Enter any address in Licking County, Ohio to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms is a significant concern in Licking County, OH, with 66 flood events and 36 flash flood events recorded in the last 30 years. For example, on July 25, 2017, a stalled cold front across central Ohio produced heavy rainfall, leading to rapid runoff and flooding.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) data shows that properties in Zone A have experienced the most claims, with 197 claims averaging $13,764. While Zone X properties had fewer claims (37), their average payout was higher at $13,767, with an average water depth of 5.3 feet. Homeowners in Zone A, and those in other zones with a history of claims or located near waterways, should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
6 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Licking County, Ohio has recorded 102 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 36 flash floods and 66 river or area floods. The county has received 20 federal disaster declarations, 2 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1968–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Tornadoes | Tornado | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms | Severe Storm | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Severe Storms And Straight-line Winds | Severe Storm | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike | Severe Storm | Sep 14, 2008 |
| Record Snow And Near Record Snow | Snowstorm | Mar 7, 2008 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides | Severe Storm | Dec 22, 2004 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Aug 27, 2004 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Jun 25, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jul 17, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jul 17, 2025 | 5.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 9, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jul 9, 2025 | 8.00K |
| Flood | Feb 18, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Feb 17, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 6, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Apr 29, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 17, 2021 | 0.00K |
Flood — Jun 25, 2025
Scattered thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours in a warm and unstable airmass.
Flood — Jul 17, 2025
A low pressure system moved through the Mid Atlantic region, trailing a cold front south through the Ohio Valley. This cold front stalled out across central Ohio, prompting showers and thunderstorms to develop along its boundary. Some of these storms produced heavy rainfall that resulted in quick runoff and flooding.
Flash Flood — Jul 9, 2025
A low pressure system moved through the Great Lakes region, trailing a cold front through the area. Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of the advancing cold front. Some storms produced gusty winds and heavy rainfall.
Flood — Jul 9, 2025
A low pressure system moved through the Great Lakes region, trailing a cold front through the area. Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of the advancing cold front. Some storms produced gusty winds and heavy rainfall.
Flood — Feb 18, 2022
Rain overspread the region through the day ahead of a low pressure system moving through the Ohio Valley. Rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches produced widespread flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Individual Claims (2.25M records analyzed).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Licking County, Ohio:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Licking County, Ohio that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
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