Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 40007 in Bethlehem, KY. These include 11 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Bethlehem is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2017.
Bethlehem has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
Bethlehem has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 22, 1992.
Bethlehem has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 9, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bethlehem was Flood on Mar 1, 1997, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $1.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40007 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bethlehem, KY, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Bethlehem (ZIP 40007) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
Bethlehem has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 22, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40007 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 1, 1997. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Bethlehem, KY area (ZIP 40007). 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 →