Enter any address in Sedgwick County, Colorado to see its FEMA flood zone
3 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Sedgwick County, Colorado has recorded 8 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 7 flash floods and 1 river or area floods. The county has received 9 federal disaster declarations, 5 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1965–2020)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides | Flood | May 4, 2015 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides | Flood | Sep 11, 2013 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Coastal Storm | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Winter Storms | Severe Storm | Apr 11, 2001 |
| Heavy Rains, Snowmelt And Flooding | Flood | May 23, 1973 |
| Severe Storms & Flooding | Flood | May 19, 1969 |
| Tornadoes, Severe Storms & Flooding | Tornado | Jun 19, 1965 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Sep 17, 2013 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 29, 2011 | 10.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 12, 2007 | 100.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 11, 2007 | 100.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 24, 2002 | — |
| Flash Flood | Aug 4, 2002 | — |
| Flash Flood | Aug 17, 1999 | — |
| Flash Flood | Jul 23, 1998 | — |
Flood — Sep 17, 2013
The headwaters of the South Platte River caused widespread flooding as it moved through Morgan, northwest Washington and Logan Counties. The damage was not as extensive in Sedgwick County.
Flash Flood — Aug 29, 2011
Severe thunderstorms produced large hail, ranging from quarter to half dollar size, and very heavy rain. A wet microburst associated with one of the storms produced flash flooding south of Ovid. The heavy rain washed out a portion of County Road 29, reducing it to one lane. Several other roads were reportedly washed out in the immediate area as well.
Flash Flood — Jun 12, 2007
A slow moving low pressure system allowed for heavy rain to fall over parts of Northeastern Colorado, affecting primarily Sedgwick and Phillips Counties. Severe thunderstorms produce large hail and very heavy rain. Downed power lines were reported over parts of Sedgwick County on the 11th. Farmers in the area reported extensive flooding over southeastern Sedwick County from around Sixteen-mil...
Flash Flood — Jun 11, 2007
A slow moving low pressure system allowed for heavy rain to fall over parts of Northeastern Colorado, affecting primarily Sedgwick and Phillips Counties. Severe thunderstorms produce large hail and very heavy rain. Downed power lines were reported over parts of Sedgwick County on the 11th. Farmers in the area reported extensive flooding over southeastern Sedwick County from around Sixteen-mil...
Flash Flood — Aug 17, 1999
A gauntlet of severe weather hammered western Sedgwick County. Numerous tornadoes were reported, along with large hail, very heavy rain and flash flooding. The tornadoes formed harmlessly over open country. The combination of heavy rain and hail, however, coupled with the stationary movement of the thunderstorm complex, caused extensive flash flooding. Up to 8 inches of rainfall occurred ov...
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick 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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