Enter any address in Bibb County, Alabama to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding events have been the most frequent type of flood recorded in Bibb County over the past 30 years, with 14 occurrences. Tropical Storms have also impacted the area, with three recorded events. For example, Tropical Storm Zeta made landfall in Louisiana and moved into southwest Alabama in October 2020. Heavy rainfall also caused flash flooding in December 2015, and a flood event occurred in April 2014.
Homeowners in Zone A, which has seen the highest number of National Flood Insurance Program claims in Bibb County, should be particularly aware of their flood risk. These claims averaged $1,197, with an average water depth of -0.3 feet. While Zone V claims were fewer, they were significantly higher in payout, averaging $8,203 with an average water depth of 2.7 feet. Properties in Zone X have had no recorded claims or water depth. Residents in areas designated as Zone A should pay close attention to flood risk information.
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.
Bibb County, Alabama has recorded 22 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 14 flash floods and 3 river or area floods. The county has received 20 federal disaster declarations, 1 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1973–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Helene | Hurricane | Sep 22, 2024 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Hurricane Sally | Hurricane | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Hurricane Nate | Hurricane | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Hurricane Irma | Hurricane | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Straight-line Winds | Severe Storm | Apr 27, 2011 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 15, 2011 |
| Hurricane Gustav | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2008 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Tropical Storm | Oct 28, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Dec 25, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Apr 7, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 4, 2012 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Mar 9, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 21, 2009 | 1.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 21, 2009 | 100.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 20, 2009 | 75.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 19, 2009 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Depression | Nov 9, 2009 | 2.00K |
Tropical Storm — Oct 28, 2020
Tropical cyclone Zeta developed over the Western Caribbean Sea on Saturday, October 24, and slowly moved west. The tropical storm emerged into the Southern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, October 27th. Zeta turned northwest and became a hurricane on Wednesday, October 28th. Zeta made landfall in southeast Louisiana late on Wednesday, then moved northeast into southwest Alabama late Wednesday night. ...
Flash Flood — Dec 25, 2015
A low level boundary across southeast Alabama became the focus for heavy rainfall and severe weather during the early morning hours of December 24th. As the boundary lifted northward, the focus for heavy rainfall and severe weather shifted into north central Alabama.
Flood — Apr 7, 2014
On Sunday, April 6, a low pressure system developed in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico in response to a longwave trough crossing the central United States. The surface low tracked northeastward into Tennessee, bringing a warm front northward across Central Alabama. Warm, moist air rode over the warm front, leading to development of a large rain shield to the north of the frontal boundary. This ...
Flash Flood — Sep 4, 2012
The remnants of Hurricane Issac brought heavy rainfall and flash flooding to Central Alabama during the first week of September. Hurricane Issac made landfall along the southeastern Louisiana coast late Tuesday, August 28 and slowly tracked northwestward through Louisiana and Arkansas for several days before turning to the east. The remnant upper level trough associated with Issac crossed Alaba...
Flash Flood — Mar 9, 2011
A line of thunderstorms moved through the state of Alabama on the morning of March 9th. Along with heavy rainfall that caused flash flooding in areas, these storms produced strong winds causing tree and structure damage.
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 Bibb County, Alabama:
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 Bibb County, Alabama 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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