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41603 Banner, KY — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Banner, KY (41603)

ZIP code 41603, covering Banner, KY, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 floods, 22 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.

🌊 Floods — Most Frequent Hazard

With 49 recorded incidents (63% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (14%) 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 30, 2021.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Banner has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $79K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Banner has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Banner has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2014.

💨 Severe wind events

Banner has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2025.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Banner was Flood on May 31, 2004, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $3M in damages. Flood on May 2, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Banner, KY (41603)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41603 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (49 events), hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 63% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 41603?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Banner, KY, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.3M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 41603 (Banner) prone to flooding?

Yes, Banner (ZIP 41603) has 49 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 30, 2021.

Has Banner (41603) ever been hit by a tornado?

Banner has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 2014.

What was the worst natural disaster in Banner, KY?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41603 was Flood, which occurred on May 31, 2004. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 41603?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.5M in property damage in the Banner, KY area (ZIP 41603). 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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