Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 41310 in Bays, KY. These include 11 floods, 7 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bays is floods, with 11 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2016.
Bays has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $13.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Bays has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bays was EF3 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $2M in damages. Flood on May 31, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41310 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), blizzards (7 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bays, KY, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.8M in property damage.
Yes, Bays (ZIP 41310) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2016.
Bays has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41310 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.8M in property damage in the Bays, KY area (ZIP 41310). 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 →