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40915 Bimble, KY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Bimble, KY (40915)

Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 40915 in Bimble, KY. These include 17 floods, 17 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.

🌊 Floods — Primary Hazard

Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (17 total). Of these, 4 (24%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Bimble 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.

🌍 Earthquakes

Bimble has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 17, 1999.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Bimble 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Bimble 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Bimble was Flood on Feb 6, 2020, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 16, 2003), causing $2.3M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Bimble, KY (40915)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 40915 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 40915?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bimble, KY, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.9M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 40915 (Bimble) prone to flooding?

Yes, Bimble (ZIP 40915) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.

Has Bimble (40915) ever been hit by a tornado?

Bimble 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.

What was the worst natural disaster in Bimble, KY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 40915 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 6, 2020. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 40915?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Bimble, KY area (ZIP 40915). 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 →

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