BlockBrodhead, Kentucky
12 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1893 and the latest in 1982. It stands in the Mount Vernon census division. It lies in ZIP code area 40409. It stands on Boone Fork. The Survey maps it on the Brodhead quadrangle. 1,117 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 935 feet above sea level.
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Population over time
2 figuresBrodhead fell from 1,211 to 1,117 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,211 | |
| 2020 | 1,117 | -94 (-8%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
6 surveys from 12 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1893 USGS London quadrangle1:125000
- 1897 USGS London quadrangle1:125000, 5 printings
- 1953 USGS Brodhead quadrangle1:24000
- 1957 USGS Winchester quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1960 USGS Winchester quadrangle1:250000
- 1982 USGS Somerset quadrangle1:100000
Fires near this place
64 since 1998Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 64 fires within 5 miles of Brodhead between 1998 and 2020, burning about 1,016 acres in total. None started naturally. 6 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 27 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 18 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 11 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 6 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 1 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 September 1998 | Arson/incendiarism | 30 acres | Kentucky Division of Forestry | not named |
| 7 September 2010 | Recreation and ceremony | 5.0 acres | Kentucky Division of Forestry | WHIPPER-O-WILL LANE |
| 5 September 2005 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Kentucky Division of Forestry | not named |
| 24 September 2005 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Kentucky Division of Forestry | not named |
| 28 August 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 10 acres | Kentucky Division of Forestry | not named |
| 20 August 2008 | Recreation and ceremony | 3.0 acres | Kentucky Division of Forestry | not named |
| 11 August 1999 | Arson/incendiarism | 1.0 acres | Kentucky Division of Forestry | not named |
| 17 July 1999 | Debris and open burning | 10 acres | Kentucky Division of Forestry | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
2 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 2 workings within 5 miles of Brodhead: 1 producer, 1 prospect. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken, Clay. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Mine | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Rockcastle-Garrard Shale Exposure | Clay | Prospect |
Storms near this place
60 of 75 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Brodhead in 75 storm reports between 1997 and 2025: 43 thunderstorm wind, 14 flash flood, 10 hail, 6 flood. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2022 | Flash Flood | Brodhead | $500,000 | Emergency Management reported flash flooding in the community of Rockcastle. Ten streets are completely blocked with water; West Street, Chestnut Grove Rd., State Hwy 1505, West and South Main Street, Church Street, Silver Street, Albright Street, Owen Street, and Burton Lane. Eight businesses, 1 church, and an apartment complex are all inundated with water. |
| April 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | $250,000 | Brodhead City and Rockcastle County Emergency Management conducted a survey on the morning of April 9th. In coordination with NWS staff, it was determined that microburst wind damage occurred in and just outside of Brodhead, given damage fanned out in all directions. Straight-line wind damage was also confirmed from a portion of the squall line of thunderstorms that moved through. A couple of 100+ year old oak trees were uprooted, while power poles were blown over. Structural damage was also sustained to nearly 30 homes and outbuildings/barns along with the roof of a local mall. |
| June 2019 | Flash Flood | Brodhead | $125,000 | The Brodhead Emergency Manager reported numerous roads covered by flowing water throughout Brodhead, including Chestnut Grove Road, six other city streets, two county roads, and three state highways. One street had blacktop washed off of it. A swift water rescue was performed at a kennel on Kentucky Highway 1505 as water entered several residences, six businesses, one church, and city hall. A trailer park had water flowing up to about 10 trailers, while two storage buildings were washed off of their foundation. |
| April 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | $50,000 | A barn was blown down and onto Hwy 618. Another barn was blown down on Ridge Farm Road. A roof was blown off a house on Hwy 1505. Trees were down in all locations including Brodhead. |
| August 2001 | Flash Flood | Brodhead | $15,000 | Widespread flash flooding occurred across the area due to heavy rains. Highway 150 was closed due to high water and a gas station had water covering the gas pumps. Highway 70, two miles west of Broadhead, was also closed. Two businesses and three homes received damage from flooding. Widespread power outages were also reported. |
| July 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | $8,000 | More than 50 trees blown down, barn roof torn off, trailer severely damaged. |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | $5,000 | Trees and power lines were downed, and several buildings were damaged. |
| April 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | $3,000 | A fallen tree was blocking the road and power lines were knocked down on Peach Tree lane near Brodhead. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | $3,000 | Trees and power lines downed. |
| June 1997 | Flash Flood | Brodhead | $3,000 | A person was temporarily trapped in a van after it was washed off a road. |
| January 1998 | Flash Flood | Brodhead | $3,000 | no account filed |
| August 2024 | Flash Flood | Brodhead | $2,000 | South Main Street in Broadhead was down to one lane due to flood waters near 596 South Main Street, in the vicinity of the Broadhead Fairgrounds and Rockcastle City Park. |
| July 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | $2,000 | Trees and power lines down. |
| May 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | $1,500 | County dispatch reported tree blown down on a vehicle in the 100 block of Profitt Street. |
| April 2015 | Flood | Brodhead | $1,000 | The city park in Brodhead was flooded. Water was also covering Burton Lane and Owens Street. |
| August 2015 | Flood | Brodhead | $1,000 | Around a foot of standing water was observed on roadways in poor drainage areas near Brodhead. |
| August 2013 | Flood | Brodhead | $1,000 | Three inches of water was covering South Main St. in Brodhead. |
| August 2013 | Flash Flood | Brodhead | $1,000 | Water was flowing across Hwy 2250. |
| August 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | $1,000 | A tree was blown down on Hwy 3245. |
| August 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | $1,000 | The local dispatch office reported that a tree had been blown down near Brodhead. |
| November 2019 | Flash Flood | Brodhead | $500 | Emergency Management reported flash flooding resulting in the closure of Kentucky Highways 2250 and 1505 at their intersection in Brodhead. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | Rockcastle County Dispatch reported trees down along Chestnut Grove Road, northeast of Brodhead. |
| August 2024 | Flash Flood | Brodhead | - | Brodhead Emergency Management reported street flooding about 6 to 7 inches deep in Brodhead on West Main Street, South Main Street, and KY-1505 (Boone Way). |
| May 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | County dispatch reported tree blown down in Broadhead along KY-1505. |
| May 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | County dispatch reported tree blown down along KY-1505 near the intersection of KY-1326. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | Trees were down in and around the town of Brodhead. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | A tree was blown down in Brodhead. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | A tree was down on Chestnut Grove Road in the Chestnut Grove community. |
| May 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | County dispatch reported tree blown down along KY-3245 about one half miles west of the US-150 intersection. |
| February 2021 | Flash Flood | Brodhead | - | Multiple streets were reported to be covered with water and closed in the Broadhead community, including Silver Street and Church Street. |
| December 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | A tree was blown down along Possum Kingdom Road in the Brodhead community. |
| May 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | Dispatch reported trees were blown down all across the county, including across several roads near Brodhead as well as Mt. Vernon. |
| February 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | A citizen reported a large tree blown down in Brodhead. |
| April 2018 | Hail | Brodhead | - | Emergency Management reported penny to quarter sized hail near and north of Brodhead. |
| March 2017 | Hail | Brodhead | - | Emergency management reported quarter sized hail in Brodhead. |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | A citizen reported power lines and numerous trees blown down in Brodhead. |
| May 2017 | Hail | Brodhead | - | Emergency management reported quarter sized hail from Brodhead to Hiatt. |
| December 2017 | Flood | Brodhead | - | Local emergency management reported high water forcing the closure of several streets in Brodhead, including Church Street and Burton Lane. |
| July 2016 | Tornado (EF1) | Brodhead | - | An NWS storm survey found damage consistent with an EF-1 tornado near Brodhead KY, with winds estimated at 90 mph. Multiple hardwood trees were uprooted. One automobile had all its windows broken out by flying debris. A sedan was also flipped over and two pickup trucks were moved a short distance by the tornadic winds. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | Numerous trees, and large amounts of tree debris, were blown down and onto Highway 3245 about 2 miles west southwest of Brodhead. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | A tree and a power line were blown down on West Main St in Brodhead. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | A citizen observed a tree blown down on Old Brodhead Road in Brodhead. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | A tree was blown down and onto a garage on Willow Street. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts damaged a tractor and an equipment shed on West Street. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | Numerous trees were blown down and onto homes and power lines all over Brodhead. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in Brodhead with a tree reported down on a car and trees down on homes. Power poles also broken by thunderstorm wind gusts. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | A tree was blown down. |
| October 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | A tree was blown down along Purrigsby Road between Brodhead and Linville Lake. |
| April 2014 | Flood | Brodhead | - | A temporary bridge on Highway 1505 was reported as being under water. |
| July 2014 | Hail | Brodhead | - | Ping pong ball size hail was observed in Hiatt. |
| May 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | Two power lines were blown down in Brodhead. Both Silver and School Streets were blocked by downed trees. |
| May 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | Two trees were blown down in the Quail Community Park. |
| April 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | Few trees and large limbs were blown down between Brodhead and Mt. Vernon along old U.S. Hwy 150. |
| June 2010 | Heavy Rain | Brodhead | - | One inch of rain fell in Brodhead in over a 30 minute period. |
| April 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | A thunderstorm wind gust of 68 mph was measured in Brodhead. |
| February 2008 | Flash Flood | Brodhead | - | Water was flowing across the road at us 150 and highway 1250. |
| March 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | One tree down on Chestnut Grove Road off Route 150. |
| April 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | Tree down in yard along Highway 70. |
| April 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | Three foot diameter tree down on Highway 70 at Highway 150. |
| May 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brodhead | - | Numerous trees and power lines down. |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gum Sulphur | 2.9 miles | 12 | |
| Wilmot Church (historical) | 3.3 miles | 12 | |
| Maretburg | 3.7 miles | 15 | |
| Ottawa | 3.7 miles | 15 | |
| Spiro | 4.3 miles | 15 | |
| Renfro Valley | 4.5 miles | 13 | |
| Mount Vernon | 5.3 miles | 16 | |
| Quail | 5.7 miles | 15 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Brodhead | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q2711854 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 487947. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.