Enter any address in Macon County, Alabama to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from heavy rainfall events is the most frequent type of flooding observed in Macon County over the past 30 years, with 13 recorded instances. Recent events include flash flooding on February 12, 2024, and June 20, 2023, both linked to slow-moving storm systems and heavy rainfall.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced the deepest water, averaging 3.0 feet, and the highest average payouts at $31,549. While Zone X and X_Unshaded areas have seen fewer claims, they still represent instances of flooding with average water depths of -0.7 feet and 1.0 foot respectively. Homeowners in Zone A, and those in other flood zones with a history of claims, should pay close attention to their flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
11 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Macon County, Alabama has recorded 20 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 13 flash floods and 2 river or area floods. The county has received 26 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 (1975–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Helene | Hurricane | Sep 22, 2024 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | Mar 24, 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 |
| Hurricane Nate | Hurricane | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Hurricane Irma | Hurricane | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Dec 23, 2015 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Feb 13, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Feb 12, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 20, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 11, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Feb 3, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Oct 29, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Dec 24, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Depression | Nov 9, 2009 | 2.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 7, 2009 | 100.00K |
| Tropical Depression | Aug 23, 2008 | 0.00K |
Flood — Feb 13, 2024
A slow-moving storm system brought several inches of rainfall to most of Central Alabama from early morning on February 11 through the evening of February 12. While most areas saw at least 1-2 inches of rain, parts of southern and southeastern Central Alabama recorded as much as 8 inches, especially across parts of Lee, Macon, and Russell counties. Waves of heavy rainfall resulted in flooding a...
Flash Flood — Feb 12, 2024
A slow-moving storm system brought several inches of rainfall to most of Central Alabama from early morning on February 11 through the evening of February 12. While most areas saw at least 1-2 inches of rain, parts of southern and southeastern Central Alabama recorded as much as 8 inches, especially across parts of Lee, Macon, and Russell counties. Waves of heavy rainfall resulted in flooding a...
Flash Flood — Jun 20, 2023
An closed upper low moving through a southern jet stream produced several waves of strong to severe thunderstorms over Central Alabama.
Flash Flood — Sep 11, 2022
A cluster of nearly stationary thunderstorms developed along the Interstate 85 corridor and produced localized flooding in western Macon County.
Flash Flood — Feb 3, 2022
A slow moving cold front moved through Central Alabama during the afternoon and overnight hours on February 3-4. A supercell thunderstorm developed in far eastern Mississippi and produced three EF2 tornadoes as it moved across west Alabama. Additional storms produced 2 EF0 tornadoes in Elmore County. A line of storms stalled along and south of the Interstate 85 corridor, resulting in a period ...
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 Macon 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 Macon 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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