ZIP code 42743, covering Greensburg, KY, has 100 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.1M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 154 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (61 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $13.5M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Greensburg has experienced 10 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2017.
Greensburg has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greensburg was EF3 Tornado on Apr 16, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 28, 1997), causing $3M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 1971 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42743 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (26 events), severe wind events (10 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greensburg, KY, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Greensburg (ZIP 42743) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $310K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Greensburg has 26 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 $13.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42743 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 1998. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.1M in property damage in the Greensburg, KY area (ZIP 42743). 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 →