Enter any address in Scott County, Arkansas to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from heavy rainfall is the primary flood hazard in Scott County. Between 1993 and 2023, the NOAA Storm Events Database recorded 65 flash flood events, resulting in 8 fatalities. For example, flash flooding occurred on January 30, 2025, following several days of significant rainfall across central and northern Arkansas. Another event on March 2, 2023, also brought heavy rainfall, leading to flash flooding and widespread river flooding, and causing one fatality in the county.
While flash flooding is prevalent, other flood types have also impacted the area. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data shows that properties in Zone X_UNSHADED have experienced the highest average payouts and water depths. Claims have also been filed in Zone X and Zone X_SHADED, with varying average payouts and water depths. One claim was filed in Zone A.
Homeowners in Scott County, particularly those in areas designated as Zone X_UNSHADED, Zone X, and Zone X_SHADED, should be aware of their flood risk. Properties located near waterways or in areas prone to heavy rainfall events may face a higher likelihood of experiencing flood damage.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
35 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Scott County, Arkansas has recorded 66 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 65 flash floods and 1 river or area floods. The county has received 23 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 (1968–2026)
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 | Dec 26, 2015 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 7, 2015 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | Dec 5, 2013 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 30, 2013 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Oct 29, 2009 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jan 30, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Mar 24, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Feb 8, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Mar 2, 2023 | 0.00K (1 deaths) |
| Flash Flood | Jan 1, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 25, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 31, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 29, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 22, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 22, 2020 | 10.00K |
Flash Flood — Jan 30, 2025
A slowly lifting warm front across Arkansas led to a significant rain event across central and northern Arkansas during a period of several days. Rainfall totals mounted across the northern half of the state and by January 30th locations across central and northern Arkansas experienced Flash Flooding after receiving additional rainfall.
Flash Flood — Mar 24, 2023
Several inches of rain fell across Arkansas associated with a storm system moving across the region. Flash flooding and some severe weather was noted.
Flash Flood — Feb 8, 2023
Heavy to excessive rain was in the forecast on February 7th/8th, especially in northern and western Arkansas. This was ahead of a storm system in the southern Plains, and north of a nearly stationary front draped across central sections of the state. South of the front, increasing warmth/moisture set the stage for the possibility of severe thunderstorms toward evening on the 8th.||The placement...
Flash Flood — Mar 2, 2023
March certainly roared in like a lion across the state with back to back severe weather events on March 1st and 2nd into the 3rd. Storms on these days led to a few tornadoes as well as hail as large as 3 inches in diameter. Very heavy rainfall was noted across the area as well which led to flash flooding and widespread river flooding. One fatality occurred because of the flooding in Scott Count...
Flash Flood — Jan 1, 2022
While no severe weather occurred at the start of the new year, a strong cold front moved into the state bringing a sharp divide to Arkansas with very cold air moving in across the northwest while temperatures approached 80 degrees across the southeast. Before cold air overspread the state entirely, some very heavy rain fell across portions of northern and western Arkansas. After the cold air mo...
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 Scott 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 Scott 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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