Big Clifty, KY (ZIP 42712) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.7M. A total of 21 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 19 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Big Clifty has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $53M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 29, 2012.
Big Clifty has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $88K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2018.
Big Clifty has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2003.
Big Clifty has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Clifty was EF3 Tornado on May 23, 2000, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 29, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42712 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Clifty, KY, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Big Clifty (ZIP 42712) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 1997.
Big Clifty has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $53M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 29, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42712 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 23, 2000. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.7M in property damage in the Big Clifty, KY area (ZIP 42712). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →