Federal records document 77 natural disaster events in the Elk Horn, KY area (ZIP 42733). These include 43 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 65 injuries.
With 43 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% 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 $722K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 23, 2015.
Elk Horn has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $955K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2020.
Elk Horn has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Elk Horn 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 Elk Horn was EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 5, 2018), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42733 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), severe wind events (13 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elk Horn, KY, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Elk Horn (ZIP 42733) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $955K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2020.
Elk Horn has 10 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42733 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 $6M in property damage in the Elk Horn, KY area (ZIP 42733). 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 →