Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 42746 in Hardyville, KY. These include 23 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (23 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
Hardyville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2017.
Hardyville has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 2, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hardyville was 2" Hail on Apr 7, 2006, which caused $550K in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 5, 2017), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42746 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hardyville, KY, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $550K in property damage.
Yes, Hardyville (ZIP 42746) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 2, 2010.
Hardyville has 14 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 11, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42746 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Apr 7, 2006. This event caused $550K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Hardyville, KY area (ZIP 42746). 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 →