Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 42782 in Summersville, KY. These include 23 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (23 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Summersville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
Summersville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 29, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Summersville was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 28, 2002, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 11, 1972), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42782 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Summersville, KY, with 23 events documented.
Summersville has 5 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 11, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42782 was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 28, 2002. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Summersville, KY area (ZIP 42782). 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 →