Horse Branch, KY (ZIP 42349) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Horse Branch has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2011.
Horse Branch has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $445K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Horse Branch has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Horse Branch has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Horse Branch was EF3 Tornado on May 7, 1961, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 1997), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42349 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Horse Branch, KY, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Horse Branch (ZIP 42349) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $445K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Horse Branch has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42349 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 7, 1961. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Horse Branch, KY area (ZIP 42349). 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 →