Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 41745 in Gays Creek, KY. These include 24 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 24 recorded incidents (51% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (38%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2023.
Gays Creek 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.
Gays Creek has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Gays Creek has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 1995.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gays Creek was Flood on Jun 1, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 31, 2004), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Feb 16, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41745 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (7 events), wildfires (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gays Creek, KY, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.1M in property damage.
Yes, Gays Creek (ZIP 41745) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
Gays Creek has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 1995.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41745 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2004. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the Gays Creek, KY area (ZIP 41745). 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 →