Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Caneyville, KY area (ZIP 42721). These include 31 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (52% 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Caneyville has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $915K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Caneyville has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Caneyville 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Caneyville was EF3 Tornado on May 7, 1961, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 1997), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42721 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Caneyville, KY, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Caneyville (ZIP 42721) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $915K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Caneyville has 12 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42721 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 7, 1961. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Caneyville, KY area (ZIP 42721). 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 →