ZIP code 42023, covering Bardwell, KY, has 127 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 floods, 38 hailstorms, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $229.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (42 total). Of these, 28 (67%) 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 $209.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $158K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $726K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 16, 2017.
Bardwell 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bardwell was Flash Flood on May 2, 2011, which caused $200M 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 42023 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (42 events), hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (14 events), earthquakes (11 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bardwell, KY, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $209.1M in property damage.
Yes, Bardwell (ZIP 42023) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $209.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Bardwell has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42023 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 2, 2011. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $229.1M in property damage in the Bardwell, KY area (ZIP 42023). 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 →