ZIP code 41501, covering Broad Bottom, KY, has 136 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 68 floods, 57 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Broad Bottom is floods, with 68 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (19%) 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 $12.4M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Hailstorms account for 42% of the disaster record here, with 57 events documented. 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 $264K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Broad Bottom has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $127K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 2014.
Broad Bottom has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
Broad Bottom has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2014.
Broad Bottom has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 30, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Broad Bottom was Flood on May 2, 2002, which caused $5.3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Feb 16, 2003), causing $3.3M in damages. Flood on May 31, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41501 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (68 events), hailstorms (57 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Broad Bottom, KY, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.4M in property damage.
Yes, Broad Bottom (ZIP 41501) has 68 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Broad Bottom has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41501 was Flood, which occurred on May 2, 2002. This event caused $5.3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.1M in property damage in the Broad Bottom, KY area (ZIP 41501). 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 →