Bloomfield, KY (ZIP 40008) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (50 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Bloomfield has experienced 9 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Bloomfield has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $167K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2017.
Bloomfield has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $760K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bloomfield was Flood on Mar 1, 1997, which caused $580K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 6, 2008), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40008 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bloomfield, KY, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Bloomfield (ZIP 40008) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $760K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
Bloomfield has 9 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 $800K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40008 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 1, 1997. This event caused $580K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Bloomfield, KY area (ZIP 40008). 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 →