ZIP code 42728, covering Montpelier, KY, has 135 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 85 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 20 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.8M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 193 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (85 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (27%) 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 $13.2M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
Montpelier has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montpelier was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 16, 1998, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 16, 1998), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1997 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42728 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (85 events), tornadoes (22 events), severe wind events (20 events), and floods (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montpelier, KY, with 85 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Montpelier (ZIP 42728) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $320K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Montpelier has 22 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 $13.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42728 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 16, 1998. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.8M in property damage in the Montpelier, KY area (ZIP 42728). 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 →