Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 42740 in Glendale, KY. These include 21 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (21 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2024.
Glendale has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Glendale has experienced 6 floods 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 $12M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Glendale has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 10, 2025.
Glendale has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $58K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 9, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glendale was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 6, 2008), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jan 2, 2006 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42740 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glendale, KY, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Glendale (ZIP 42740) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Glendale has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42740 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.9M in property damage in the Glendale, KY area (ZIP 42740). 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 →