Federal records document 139 natural disaster events in the Campbellsville, KY area (ZIP 42718). These include 79 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 25 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.5M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 161 injuries.
With 79 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (20%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.3M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 1, 2022.
Campbellsville has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $657K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
Campbellsville has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Campbellsville was EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 27, 1971), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42718 has experienced 139 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), tornadoes (25 events), severe wind events (25 events), floods (9 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Campbellsville, KY, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $155K in property damage.
Yes, Campbellsville (ZIP 42718) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $657K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
Campbellsville has 25 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42718 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1997. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.5M in property damage in the Campbellsville, KY area (ZIP 42718). 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 →