Enter any address in Kiowa County, Colorado to see its FEMA flood zone
2 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Kiowa County, Colorado has recorded 10 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 10 flash floods. The county has received 11 federal disaster declarations, 3 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1965–2023)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes | Flood | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Snow | Snowstorm | Dec 28, 2006 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Coastal Storm | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Severe Winter Storms | Severe Storm | Apr 11, 2001 |
| Flooding 4/30/99 | Severe Storm | Apr 29, 1999 |
| Severe Storms, Heavy Rain, Flash Floods, Flooding, Mudslides | Flood | Jul 28, 1997 |
| Drought | Drought | Jan 29, 1977 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | May 16, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 17, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 15, 2017 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 29, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 24, 2005 | — |
| Flash Flood | Jul 10, 2005 | — |
| Flash Flood | Aug 5, 1999 | — |
| Flash Flood | Aug 9, 1998 | — |
| Flash Flood | Jul 1, 1998 | — |
Flash Flood — May 16, 2021
A favorable setup for strong to severe storms occurred on this day across the plains, mainly along and just to the north of the Highway 50 corridor. Within this corridor, large hail up to around two inches was the main threat. Flash flooding and even a weak and brief tornado also occurred.
Flash Flood — Jun 17, 2019
A very active severe weather day across portions of the eastern Colorado plains on June 17th. Several supercells developed in Kiowa County and remained nearly stationary producing areas of flash flooding and tornadoes with large hail. ||Farther south, large hail was reported near Pueblo and Pinon. Largest hail reported was tennis ball size right before the storm hit downtown Pueblo. Winds guste...
Flash Flood — Jul 15, 2017
Numerous strong storms produced flash flooding from the Upper Arkansas Valley to the southeast plains. A significant flash flood occurred on the Hayden Pass burn scar, which prompted the evacuation of a camping resort and residents. There were no injuries.
Flash Flood — Jul 29, 2014
Numerous strong, slow-moving storms caused flash flooding across Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, and Baca Counties.
Flash Flood — Aug 9, 1998
Slow moving thunderstorms produced heavy rain and hail 1/2 inch diameter in the vicinity of the town of Eads. Doppler radar estimated rainfall rates of 2 inches per hour. Several streets in Eads were flooded, closing them for approximately 1 hour until the flood waters receded, and a viaduct was flooded with several feet of water.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Kiowa County, Colorado:
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 Kiowa County, Colorado 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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