ZIP code 41723, covering Busy, KY, has 86 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 floods, 36 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. Across all recorded events, 6 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Busy is floods, with 40 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (25%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2022.
There have been 36 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 42% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Busy has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $61K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2010.
Busy has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Busy has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2003.
Busy has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Busy was Flood on Feb 16, 2003, which caused $609.8K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 17, 2013), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41723 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (40 events), hailstorms (36 events), blizzards (4 events), wildfires (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Busy, KY, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Busy (ZIP 41723) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2022.
Busy has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41723 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 16, 2003. This event caused $609.8K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Busy, KY area (ZIP 41723). 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 →