ZIP code 41006, covering Butler, KY, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $73.3M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 380 injuries.
With 28 recorded incidents (42% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (11%) 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 $35.4M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $37M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 2018.
Butler has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $485K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
Butler has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 23, 2015.
Butler 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Butler was Flood on Mar 1, 1997, which caused $35M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 23, 1968), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012 also caused significant damage ($5.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41006 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (15 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Butler, KY, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35.4M in property damage.
Yes, Butler (ZIP 41006) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2025.
Butler has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $37M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41006 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 1, 1997. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $73.3M in property damage in the Butler, KY area (ZIP 41006). 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 →