Enter any address in Greene County, Alabama to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from heavy rainfall events is the dominant flood character in Greene County. Between 1993 and 2023, NOAA Storm Events data recorded 17 distinct flood events, including 9 instances of flash flooding, 4 general floods, 2 tropical storms, and 2 tropical depressions. For example, Sub-tropical Storm Alberto brought heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the area in May 2018, and a tropical depression contributed to flash flooding in September 2011.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties designated as Zone A have experienced the most claims, with an average payout of $12,643 and an average water depth of 3.2 feet. Properties in Zone UNKNOWN also show a significant number of claims. Homeowners in Zone A, as well as those in areas with unknown flood risk, should pay particular attention to flood preparedness and potential insurance needs.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
8 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Greene County, Alabama has recorded 17 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 9 flash floods and 4 river or area floods. The county has received 22 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 | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Hurricane Sally | Hurricane | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Feb 5, 2020 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Hurricane Nate | Hurricane | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Hurricane Irma | Hurricane | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Straight-line Winds | Severe Storm | Apr 27, 2011 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | May 30, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 5, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 21, 2009 | 20.00K |
| Tropical Depression | Nov 9, 2009 | 1.00K |
| Tropical Depression | Aug 23, 2008 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Aug 29, 2005 | 1.8M |
| Flood | Jun 12, 2005 | 20K |
| Flood | Jul 11, 2005 | 3K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 10, 2005 | 15K |
| Tropical Storm | Jul 10, 2005 | 165K |
Flash Flood — May 30, 2018
Sub-tropical storm Alberto made landfall in the western Florida Panhandle Monday evening, Monday May 28th. The cyclone advanced northward into Central Alabama during the overnight hours and into Tuesday, May 29th. It was downgraded to a depression as it entered the southern counties of Central Alabama. The depression produced sustained winds of 25-35 mph across Central Alabama along with heav...
Flash Flood — Sep 5, 2011
A tropical depression developed in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, September 1 and strengthened as it remained nearly stationary becoming Tropical Storm Lee Friday afternoon, September 2. Tropical Storm Lee slowly moved northward toward the central Louisiana coast, eventually making landfall Sunday, September 4 near Vermillion Bay, LA, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 45 mph. Rain bands sp...
Flash Flood — Sep 21, 2009
A warm and unstable air mass led to the development of slow moving thunderstorms. Many of the storms produced flash flooding, and a few produced large hail.
Tropical Depression — Nov 9, 2009
The remnants of what was at one time Hurricane Ida brought very heavy rain and gusty winds to a large portion of Central Alabama.
Tropical Depression — Aug 23, 2008
Tropical Storm Fay, and its remnants after landfall, brought high winds, heavy rain, and numerous tornadoes to Central Alabama.
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 Greene 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 Greene 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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