Federal records document 94 natural disaster events in the Bailey Switch, KY area (ZIP 40906). These include 47 floods, 37 hailstorms, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (47 total). Of these, 10 (21%) 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2024.
There have been 37 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Bailey Switch has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Bailey Switch has experienced 2 blizzards on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 2014.
Bailey Switch 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 19, 2015.
Bailey Switch has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bailey Switch was Flash Flood on Jun 20, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 6, 2020), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Feb 16, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2.3M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40906 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (47 events), hailstorms (37 events), earthquakes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bailey Switch, KY, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.3M in property damage.
Yes, Bailey Switch (ZIP 40906) has 47 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2024.
Bailey Switch has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40906 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 20, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.3M in property damage in the Bailey Switch, KY area (ZIP 40906). 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 →