Enter any address in Colquitt County, Georgia to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding events are the most frequent type of flood recorded in Colquitt County over the last 30 years, with 14 occurrences. Tropical storms have also impacted the county, with 12 events recorded, resulting in one fatality. Other flood types, including general floods and hurricanes, have also been documented.
Recent events highlight the potential for significant rainfall. For example, Hurricane Debby in August 2024 brought approximately 12 inches of rain, leading to widespread flooding in nearby counties, with some areas experiencing a 500-year flood event and prolonged inundation. In September 2024, Hurricane Helene, after making landfall as a Category 4 storm, moved inland across South Central Georgia, producing a devastating storm surge along the coast.
Homeowners in Zone A, which has seen the most NFIP claims with an average payout of $11,714 and water depths of 2.8 feet, should be particularly aware of flood risks. Properties in Zone X_UNSHADED, despite fewer claims, have experienced higher average payouts and water depths, suggesting potential for significant damage. Residents in areas designated as Zone X also face flood risks, with claims averaging $11,619 and water depths of 18.6 feet.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
19 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Colquitt County, Georgia has recorded 31 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 14 flash floods and 3 river or area floods. The county has received 20 federal disaster declarations. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1977–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Helene | Tropical Storm | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Hurricane Debby | Tropical Storm | Aug 4, 2024 |
| Tropical Storm Debby | Tropical Storm | Aug 4, 2024 |
| Hurricane Idalia | Hurricane | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Hurricane Michael | Hurricane | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Hurricane Irma | Hurricane | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Tornado | Jan 21, 2017 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Straight-line Winds | Severe Storm | Mar 26, 2009 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jul 31, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 27, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Hurricane (Typhoon) | Sep 26, 2024 | 5.00M (1 deaths) |
| Flash Flood | Sep 25, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 17, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Aug 5, 2024 | 200.00K (1 deaths) |
| Tropical Storm | Aug 30, 2023 | 500.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 18, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Nov 10, 2022 | 3.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 23, 2021 | 5.00K |
Flash Flood — Jul 31, 2024
Scattered thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours in a typical summertime environment. A few trees were blown down, and localized flash flooding occurred with slow storm motions.
Flash Flood — Sep 27, 2024
Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph and a minimum central pressure of 938 mb (27.70 inches) at about 11:10 PM EDT on Thursday, September 26th, in Taylor County Florida just east of the Aucilla River. Helene quickly moved inland across Taylor and Madison Counties before moving into Lowndes County in South Central Georgia. The hurricane...
Hurricane (Typhoon) — Sep 26, 2024
Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph and a minimum central pressure of 938 mb (27.70 inches) at about 11:10 PM EDT on Thursday, September 26th, in Taylor County Florida just east of the Aucilla River. Helene quickly moved inland across Taylor and Madison Counties before moving into Lowndes County in South Central Georgia. The hurricane...
Flash Flood — Sep 25, 2024
Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph and a minimum central pressure of 938 mb (27.70 inches) at about 11:10 PM EDT on Thursday, September 26th, in Taylor County Florida just east of the Aucilla River. Helene quickly moved inland across Taylor and Madison Counties before moving into Lowndes County in South Central Georgia. The hurricane...
Flash Flood — May 17, 2024
During the early morning hours of May 17th, a long lived derecho that impacted the north central Gulf coast clipped portions of Gulf and Franklin counties with significant wind gusts in excess of hurricane force measured, along with impacts to trees and power lines and minor structural damage. Later in the day and on May 18th, additional rounds of severe storms impacted the tri-state area with ...
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 Colquitt County, Georgia:
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 Colquitt County, Georgia 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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