Enter any address in Las Animas County, Colorado to see its FEMA flood zone
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 PANDEMIC | Biological | 2020-01-20 |
| COVID-19 | Biological | 2020-01-20 |
| SNOW | Snowstorm | 2006-12-28 |
| SNOW | Snowstorm | 2006-12-18 |
| MAURICIO CANYON FIRE | Fire | 2006-01-07 |
| HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION | Coastal Storm | 2005-08-29 |
| SNOW | Snowstorm | 2003-03-17 |
| CO - JAMES JOHN / FISHER - 06/03/02 | Fire | 2002-06-02 |
| CO - SPRING FIRE - 06/03/02 | Fire | 2002-06-02 |
| WILDFIRES | Fire | 2002-04-23 |
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Las Animas 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 Las Animas 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. Over 20% of NFIP claims come from low and moderate-risk areas.
Visit FloodSmart.gov to find an agent and get a quote.