ZIP code 40385, covering Bybee, KY, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 5, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $987K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 30, 2019.
Bybee has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $890K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Bybee has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. 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 $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Bybee has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 11, 2018.
Bybee has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bybee was Flash Flood on Jul 27, 2010, which caused $892K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 16, 1982), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40385 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bybee, KY, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Bybee (ZIP 40385) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $987K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 30, 2019.
Bybee has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $890K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40385 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 27, 2010. This event caused $892K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Bybee, KY area (ZIP 40385). 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 →