Enter any address in Greene County, Georgia to see its FEMA flood zone
Tropical storm and flash flood events have been the most common types of flooding in Greene County over the last 30 years. Recent events include Hurricane Helene in September 2024, which brought widespread heavy rainfall to central Georgia, and Tropical Storm Zeta in October 2020, which caused isolated flooding. Flash flooding also occurred in February 2020 due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms.
While most flood insurance claims in Greene County have been in Zone X, with an average payout of $2,920 and an average water depth of -4.0 feet, residents in areas prone to tropical storm and flash flooding should remain aware. Properties located near waterways or in areas that have experienced flooding in the past may face a higher risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
7 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Greene County, Georgia has recorded 26 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 16 federal disaster declarations. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1977–2026)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Hurricane Helene | Tropical Storm | Sep 24, 2024 |
| 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 And Flooding | Severe Storm | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 10, 2014 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Associated Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 27, 2011 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 27, 2005 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Tropical Storm | Sep 27, 2024 | 1.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Oct 29, 2020 | — |
| Flash Flood | Feb 6, 2020 | 30.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 31, 2018 | 20.00K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 23, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Oct 11, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Sep 11, 2017 | 175.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Sep 4, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 21, 2009 | 10.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Nov 10, 2009 | 0.00K |
Tropical Storm — Sep 27, 2024
Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in the Big Bend region of Florida at 11 PM EDT. Helene moved quickly inland bringing wind gusts between 50 and 100 mph to portions of east and central Georgia. Widespread rainfall totals between 6 and 14 inches were observed in association with Helene across north and central Georgia. The highest rainfall amounts were primarily observed i...
Tropical Storm — Oct 29, 2020
During the late evening of October 28th through the morning of October 29th, Tropical Storm Zeta swept rapidly across north Georgia producing widespread wind damage and isolated flooding across north and portions of central Georgia. Around 1.5 million customers lost electricity for some period of time, some for several days.
Flash Flood — Feb 6, 2020
A line of thunderstorms ahead of a strong cold front moved into northwest Georgia in the pre-dawn hours and swept across north and central Georgia through the morning into the afternoon producing numerous reports of damaging thunderstorm winds and an isolated tornado. Storms along the front also produced heavy rainfall, ranging from 1.5 to 4 inches, with higher amounts up to 6 inches, particula...
Flash Flood — May 31, 2018
With ample deep moisture persisting across the region, strong afternoon heating aided by a weak upper-level trough resulted in numerous strong thunderstorms across north Georgia with isolated reports of severe thunderstorms producing damaging wind gusts. Heavy rainfall amounts occurred in portions of north and central Georgia, generally in the northeast Georgia mountains, and in the greater Co...
Flash Flood — Apr 23, 2018
A strong cold front associated with a deep upper-level low swept across the region. Moderate instability and strong mid-level winds combined to produce scattered severe thunderstorms across portions of central and east Georgia.
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 Greene 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 Greene 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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