Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Hodgenville, KY area (ZIP 42748). These include 39 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
Hodgenville has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2018.
Hodgenville has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $453K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have 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 Hodgenville was EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 26, 2013), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42748 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (7 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hodgenville, KY, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Hodgenville (ZIP 42748) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $453K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Hodgenville has 18 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42748 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 Hodgenville, KY area (ZIP 42748). 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 →