Federal records document 121 natural disaster events in the Licking, MO area (ZIP 65542). These include 76 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 12 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (76 total). Of these, 4 (5%) 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 $641K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 25, 2024.
Licking has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $11.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Licking has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 2019.
Licking has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Licking was Flash Flood on Apr 30, 2017, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 7, 2007), causing $6.3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 24, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65542 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), tornadoes (12 events), wildfires (12 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Licking, MO, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $641K in property damage.
Yes, Licking (ZIP 65542) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Licking has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65542 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 30, 2017. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.3M in property damage in the Licking, MO area (ZIP 65542). 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 →