ZIP code 42749, covering Horse Cave, KY, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (44 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Horse Cave has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2017.
Horse Cave has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 11, 2018.
Horse Cave has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Horse Cave was EF2 Tornado on Nov 6, 2005, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Oct 18, 2007), causing $1.5M in damages. 2" Hail on Apr 7, 2006 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42749 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (4 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Horse Cave, KY, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $560K in property damage.
Yes, Horse Cave (ZIP 42749) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $270K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 11, 2018.
Horse Cave has 20 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42749 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 6, 2005. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Horse Cave, KY area (ZIP 42749). 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 →