Enter any address in Ashley County, Arkansas to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the most frequent flood event in Ashley County, AR, with 57 such events recorded in the last 30 years. Recent examples include localized flash flooding in July 2023 and flash flooding near Dermott in April 2024. Other flood types, including general floods and tropical storm events, have also occurred.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced the highest number of claims, with an average payout of $18,031 and an average water depth of 9.7 feet. While Zone X_UNSHADED has fewer claims, they still represent a risk, with an average payout of $4,954. Homeowners in Zone A, as well as those in areas with unknown flood zone designations, should pay particular attention to their flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
26 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Ashley County, Arkansas has recorded 71 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 57 flash floods and 9 river or area floods. The county has received 15 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 (1973–2026)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Hurricane Laura | Hurricane | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Severe Storms And Tornadoes | Tornado | Apr 9, 2009 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Hurricane Gustav | Hurricane | Sep 2, 2008 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Dec 15, 2001 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Apr 5, 2025 | 10.00K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 18, 2024 | 1.00K |
| Flood | Apr 10, 2024 | 5.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 12, 2023 | 10.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 12, 2023 | 4.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jan 3, 2023 | 5.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jan 3, 2023 | 20.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 9, 2022 | 2.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 3, 2022 | 1.00K |
| Flood | Jun 10, 2021 | 25.00K |
Flash Flood — Apr 5, 2025
On the afternoon of April 5th, strong to severe storms produced damaging winds and flash flooding in southeast Arkansas.
Flash Flood — Apr 18, 2024
Several rounds of heavy rain across southeast Arkansas produced flooding.
Flood — Apr 10, 2024
Thunderstorms produced heavy rain and flash flooding in the vicinity of Dermott, Arkansas during the morning of April 9th.
Flash Flood — Jul 12, 2023
Heavy rainfall fell across the area and localized flash flooding occurred across parts of Ashley county.
Flash Flood — Jan 3, 2023
A line of storms produce damaging winds and tornadoes.
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 Ashley County, Arkansas:
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 Ashley County, Arkansas 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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