ZIP code 42050, covering Hickman, KY, has 85 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $101M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (28% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (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 $74.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Hickman has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
Hickman has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2021.
Hickman has experienced 5 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $20.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hickman was Flash Flood on May 2, 2011, which caused $70M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $10.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009 also caused significant damage ($10.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42050 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (23 events), floods (18 events), extreme cold events (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hickman, KY, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $52K in property damage.
Yes, Hickman (ZIP 42050) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $74.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Hickman has 23 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42050 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 2, 2011. This event caused $70M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $101M in property damage in the Hickman, KY area (ZIP 42050). 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 →