Enter any address in Jerome County, Idaho to see its FEMA flood zone
Jerome County, Idaho has recorded 5 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database. The county has received 6 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 |
| Severe Winter Storms And Flooding | Flood | Feb 5, 2017 |
| Hurricane Katrina | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Jul 27, 2000 |
| Heavy Rains & Flooding | Flood | Dec 31, 1964 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Aug 18, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Feb 8, 2017 | 2.75M |
| Flood | Aug 5, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jan 17, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 1, 1997 | 50M |
Flood — Aug 18, 2024
A series of thunderstorms from a slow moving upper trough brought heavy rain and localized flooding to the Magic Valley.
Flood — Feb 8, 2017
Strong Southwesterly flow behind a warm front spread heavy rain across most of the intermountain west. Flooding occurred in most of South Central Idaho.
Flood — Aug 5, 2014
Heavy rain inundated much of South Central Idaho over a two day period from the 5th through the 6th. Three to six inches of rain fell across the area causing significant flooding in Twin Falls and surrounding locations.
Flood — Jan 17, 2011
Heavy rain combined with snow melt that caused canals to overflow and lowland areas to flood.
Flood — Jun 1, 1997
During the month of June the spring melt of near record snowpack in Idaho's mountains caused extensive flooding along the Snake River and many of it's tributaries. The highest river flows in nearly 70 years were noted along the Middle Snake River, with numerous gages setting new record stages. The flood inundated lowlands along a 225 mile stretch of the river. Damage was extensive to irrigation...
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 Jerome 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 Jerome 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.
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