Enter any address in Peach County, Georgia to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from intense rainfall events is the primary flood concern in Peach County. Over the past 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data shows 14 tropical storm events and 18 flood or flash flood events impacting the county. For example, localized flash flooding occurred just outside of Byron in June 2022 following 2 to 4 inches of rain in a short period. More recently, Tropical Storm Zeta brought isolated flooding to portions of central Georgia in October 2020.
While most flood claims in Peach County have been in Zone X, which typically has a moderate flood risk, these claims have resulted in average payouts exceeding $47,000 with about one foot of water. Homeowners in areas designated as Zone A, as well as those in Zone X, should pay close attention to flood risk, particularly if their property is located near waterways or in areas prone to rapid rainfall accumulation.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
10 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Peach County, Georgia has recorded 28 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 4 flash floods and 8 river or area floods. The county has received 17 federal disaster declarations, 1 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1966–2026)
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 Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 10, 2014 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Sep 18, 2009 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 27, 2005 |
| Tropical Storm Frances | Hurricane | Sep 3, 2004 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jun 24, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 29, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Oct 28, 2020 | — |
| Tropical Storm | Oct 10, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Sep 11, 2017 | 100.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Sep 4, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Sep 18, 2009 | 25.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Nov 10, 2009 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Aug 21, 2008 | 0.00K |
| Hurricane (Typhoon) | Aug 29, 2005 | — |
Flash Flood — Jun 24, 2022
Summertime convection produced scattered severe thunderstorms with reports of damaging winds and hail. In addition, pockets of heavy rainfall fell over portions of western and central Georgia, ranging from 2 to 4 inches in a short period of time. Just outside of Byron in Peach County, a single report of flash flooding was received.
Flash Flood — Apr 29, 2020
A cold front moved through north and central Georgia through the afternoon of April 29th and into the early morning hours of April 30th. Isolated severe storms produced wind damage in the eastern metro Atlanta area. An enhanced band of rain set up over portions of central and eastern Georgia in the late evening and overnight hours, resulting in isolated flash flooding in the Macon area.
Tropical Storm — Oct 28, 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.
Tropical Storm — Oct 10, 2018
Hurricane Michael made landfall along the Florida panhandle at Mexico beach (just southeast of Panama City) on the afternoon of October 10, 2018 as a high-end Category 4 hurricane (max winds of 155 MPH). Michael then moved rapidly inland, causing widespread wind damage along its path as it swept northeast across south and central Georgia. Hurricane Michael was the first major hurricane, categor...
Tropical Storm — Sep 11, 2017
On the morning of August 30th Tropical Storm Irma developed rapidly over the eastern Atlantic Ocean, just west of the Cape Verde Islands. Tropical Irma quickly strengthened as it moved west, reaching hurricane strength by the morning of August 31st. Hurricane Irma continued to move steadily westward across the Atlantic Ocean, intensifying to category 4 storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale as it ap...
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 Peach 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 Peach 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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