Enter any address in Crittenden County, Arkansas to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from heavy rainfall events is the dominant flood character in Crittenden County. Recent examples include a flash flood event on April 5th, 2025, which brought heavy rain and storms, and another flash flood event on October 6th, 2025, caused by a weak tropical low producing 4 to 6 inches of rain.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) data shows that properties in Zone A have experienced the most claims, with an average of 509 claims, an average water depth of 2.0 feet, and an average payout of $12,325. Properties in Zone X also show significant claims, with an average payout of $17,769 and an average water depth of 2.6 feet, despite fewer claims than Zone A. Residents in Zone A and Zone X, as well as those in unshaded and shaded Zone X, should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
9 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Crittenden County, Arkansas has recorded 32 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 24 flash floods and 8 river or area floods. The county has received 21 federal disaster declarations, 4 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, And Associated Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 14, 2011 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | Jan 26, 2009 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | May 2, 2008 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 2, 2003 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Oct 6, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Apr 6, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 5, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Mar 3, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jan 3, 2023 | 5.00K |
| Flood | Mar 4, 2018 | 1.00M |
| Flood | Mar 1, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Mar 9, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 29, 2014 | 500.00K |
| Flash Flood | Dec 21, 2013 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Oct 6, 2025
A weak tropical low moved across the region during the evening of October 6th. Deep moisture was in place with precipitable water values of around 2 inches. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches resulted in isolated flash flooding.
Flood — Apr 6, 2025
Total rainfall amounts of 10-15 inches occurred across parts of east Arkansas, the Missouri Bootheel, West Tennessee, and extreme northwest Mississippi during the April 2- April 5 event. This resulted in widespread river flooding for several days following the event.
Flash Flood — Apr 5, 2025
The front eventually sagged south back into the Mid-South during the early morning hours of April 5th. Strong low-level moisture transport into the frontal zone resulted in heavy rain and training storms across northern sections of the Mid-South, mainly north of I-40. A bow echo developed along and just south of the slowly advancing front. This feature crossed the entire forecast area producing...
Flash Flood — Mar 3, 2023
A powerful cold front raced across the Mid-South during the morning hours of March 3, 2023. Strong winds ahead of the front caused scattered damage across northeast Mississippi. Storms developed along the cold front producing damaging winds across northeast Mississippi and a weak tornado in Itawamba County, Mississippi. Behind the departing cold front, a very tight pressure gradient developed r...
Flash Flood — Jan 3, 2023
A warm front lifted northward off the Gulf Coast, causing rapid moisture transport to the Mid-South. In addition, an upper-level trough and associated cold front approached the area. This led to showers in the afternoon and then severe thunderstorms that continued through the overnight hours. Damaging wind, hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding were the result.
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 Crittenden 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 Crittenden 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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