Enter any address in Camas County, Idaho to see its FEMA flood zone
Camas County, Idaho has recorded 5 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 4 flash floods and 1 river or area floods. The county has received 8 federal disaster declarations, 2 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1964–2020)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides | Flood | May 6, 2017 |
| Beaver Creek Fire | Fire | Aug 15, 2013 |
| Hurricane Katrina | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides | Severe Storm | Nov 16, 1996 |
| Drought | Drought | May 5, 1977 |
| Heavy Rains & Flooding | Flood | Dec 31, 1964 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Aug 4, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 26, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 30, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 9, 2006 | — |
| Flood | Jan 1, 1997 | — |
Flash Flood — Aug 4, 2023
A weak upper level low brought flash flooding and strong thunderstorms over Lowman, ID and Featherville, ID.
Flash Flood — Aug 26, 2015
A shortwave trough moving into Southwest Idaho produced strong thunderstorms with flash flooding in Camas County near Fairfield.
Flash Flood — Jul 30, 2014
A ridge axis situated along the Idaho Oregon border allowed for terrain driven circulations to create broad lift and late day thunderstorms that lead to flash flooding over the central mountain ranges in Idaho.
Flash Flood — Jun 9, 2006
Flash flooding on Highway 20 near Fairfield reported by sheriff's deputy.
Flood — Jan 1, 1997
In Northern Idaho, November and December brought above normal snowfall. From 11/16/96 through the end of December most locations had over 2 to 3 feet of snow with higher amounts at higher elevations. High temperatuers remained in the 30s or below and some of the time rain fell saturating the snow and the soil. This persistant weather pattern brought a series of storms throughout this time pe...
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Camas County, Idaho:
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 Camas County, Idaho 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.
Visit FloodSmart.gov to find an agent and get a quote.