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Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the most frequent flood event in Worth County, with 35 flood events and 22 flash flood events recorded over the last 30 years. Tropical storms and hurricanes have also impacted the county, with 10 tropical storm events and 2 hurricane events recorded in the same period, resulting in one death. Recent flash flood events include those in April 2024, which brought between 6 and 10 inches of rain to parts of southern Georgia, causing rapid water rises and flooding numerous cars and structures.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A experienced the deepest average water depths at 5.0 feet, with an average payout of $11,215. Properties in Zone X, considered moderate to low risk, had an average water depth of 2.5 feet and an average payout of $11,840. Residents in areas designated as Zone A, as well as those in Zone X who have experienced flooding, should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
56 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Worth County, Georgia has recorded 69 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 22 flash floods and 35 river or area floods. The county has received 19 federal disaster declarations. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1974–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Helene | Tropical Storm | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Hurricane Debby | Tropical Storm | Aug 4, 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, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Tornado | Jan 21, 2017 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Straight-line Winds | Severe Storm | Jan 2, 2017 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Straight-line Winds | Severe Storm | Mar 26, 2009 |
| Severe Storms And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | Mar 1, 2007 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jun 9, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 27, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Sep 26, 2024 | 5.00M |
| Flash Flood | Sep 25, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 11, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Aug 5, 2024 | 10.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Aug 30, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 14, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Nov 10, 2022 | 3.00K |
| Flood | Jul 8, 2022 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Jun 9, 2025
A summertime pattern continued over the area with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. A few storms were severe with impacts to trees and power lines.
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...
Tropical Storm — 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 — Apr 11, 2024
A major flash flood event occurred across portions of the Florida big bend and southern Georgia during the late night hours of April 10th through the early morning hours of April 11th. Between 6 and 10 inches of rain fell with localized higher amounts, particularly over Tallahassee. This resulted in rapid water rises across Tallahassee with numerous cars and structures flooded. Several milli...
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 Worth 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 Worth 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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