ZIP code 42104, covering Bowling Green, KY, has 94 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 55 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.
With 55 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $409K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Bowling Green has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Bowling Green has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 25, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bowling Green was Flood on Mar 1, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 2, 2010 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42104 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (9 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bowling Green, KY, with 55 events documented.
Yes, Bowling Green (ZIP 42104) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Bowling Green has 18 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42104 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 1, 1997. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.5M in property damage in the Bowling Green, KY area (ZIP 42104). 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 →