Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 40328 in Gravel Switch, KY. These include 21 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 91 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2018.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2025.
Gravel Switch 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $177K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Gravel Switch has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2002.
Gravel Switch has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gravel Switch was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 15, 2003), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40328 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gravel Switch, KY, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Gravel Switch (ZIP 40328) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $177K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Gravel Switch has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40328 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Gravel Switch, KY area (ZIP 40328). 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 →