Beech Creek, KY (ZIP 42321) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 5 blizzards, 5 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.2M. A total of 24 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 5 recorded incidents (23% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $19.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Beech Creek has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Beech Creek has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2022.
Beech Creek has experienced 3 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Beech Creek has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Beech Creek has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 11, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beech Creek was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $19.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 26, 2024), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42321 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 23% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beech Creek, KY, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.8M in property damage.
Yes, Beech Creek (ZIP 42321) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $230K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2022.
Beech Creek has 3 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42321 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $19.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.2M in property damage in the Beech Creek, KY area (ZIP 42321). 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 →