Wickliffe, KY (ZIP 42087) has experienced 154 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 floods, 47 hailstorms, and 21 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $257.5M. A total of 22 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (57 total). Of these, 37 (65%) 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 $235M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 47 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $488K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2023.
Wickliffe has experienced 10 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 16, 2017.
Wickliffe has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Wickliffe has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wickliffe was Flash Flood on May 2, 2011, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $25M 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 42087 has experienced 154 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (57 events), hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (21 events), earthquakes (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wickliffe, KY, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $235M in property damage.
Yes, Wickliffe (ZIP 42087) has 57 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $235M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Wickliffe has 21 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42087 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 2, 2011. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $257.5M in property damage in the Wickliffe, KY area (ZIP 42087). 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 →