High Bridge, KY (ZIP 40390) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. A total of 34 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
High Bridge has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
High Bridge has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $603K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
High Bridge 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2018.
High Bridge 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for High Bridge was Flood on May 2, 2010, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Feb 6, 2008), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40390 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in High Bridge, KY, with 24 events documented.
Yes, High Bridge (ZIP 40390) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2018.
High Bridge 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 $750K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40390 was Flood, which occurred on May 2, 2010. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the High Bridge, KY area (ZIP 40390). 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 →