ZIP code 40004, covering Bardstown, KY, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 59 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bardstown is hailstorms, with 59 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Bardstown has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Bardstown has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2015.
Bardstown has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 27, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bardstown was Flood on Mar 1, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 2, 2010), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40004 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bardstown, KY, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Bardstown (ZIP 40004) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Bardstown has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40004 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 1, 1997. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Bardstown, KY area (ZIP 40004). 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 →