Big Creek, KY (ZIP 40914) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 15 wildfires, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $488K.
With 19 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 13, 2024.
Big Creek has experienced 9 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $93K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 27, 2021.
Big Creek has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Creek was Winter Storm on Dec 18, 2009, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40914 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), wildfires (15 events), floods (9 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Creek, KY, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Big Creek (ZIP 40914) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $93K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 27, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40914 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 18, 2009. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $488K in property damage in the Big Creek, KY area (ZIP 40914). 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 →