Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 42753 in Knifley, KY. These include 17 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Knifley is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2023.
Knifley has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2018.
Knifley has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2020.
Knifley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 10, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Knifley was EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 5, 2018), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42753 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Knifley, KY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Knifley (ZIP 42753) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2020.
Knifley has 8 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42753 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 $4.3M in property damage in the Knifley, KY area (ZIP 42753). 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 →