ZIP code 42776, covering Sonora, KY, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (36 total). 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 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
Sonora has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $208K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2018.
Sonora has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $438K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has 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 Sonora 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 42776 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sonora, KY, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Sonora (ZIP 42776) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $438K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Sonora has 12 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42776 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 $5.7M in property damage in the Sonora, KY area (ZIP 42776). 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 →