Bandana, KY (ZIP 42022) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 15 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bandana is floods, with 15 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (60%) 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 $27.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Bandana has experienced 8 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 $730K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Bandana has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Bandana has experienced 4 extreme cold events 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). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Bandana has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 1, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bandana was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $10.2M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42022 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bandana, KY, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27.6M in property damage.
Yes, Bandana (ZIP 42022) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Bandana has 8 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 $730K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42022 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.3M in property damage in the Bandana, KY area (ZIP 42022). 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 →