Battletown, KY (ZIP 40104) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (52 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. 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 $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Battletown has experienced 6 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Battletown has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Battletown has experienced 3 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
Battletown has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 27, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Battletown was EF1 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40104 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), wildfires (5 events), floods (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Battletown, KY, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Battletown (ZIP 40104) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
Battletown has 6 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40104 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 5, 2008. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Battletown, KY area (ZIP 40104). 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 →