Bronston, KY (ZIP 42518) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Bronston has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2022.
Bronston has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $25.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2020.
Bronston has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2020.
Bronston has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bronston was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42518 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bronston, KY, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $66K in property damage.
Yes, Bronston (ZIP 42518) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2020.
Bronston has 5 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42518 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. 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 $2.8M in property damage in the Bronston, KY area (ZIP 42518). 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 →