Enter any address in Pike County, Illinois to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the dominant flood character in Pike County, IL. Between 2000 and 2020, NOAA data recorded 17 flood events and 11 flash flood events, with two fatalities attributed to flash flooding. Recent examples include flash flooding reported on May 28, 2020, and July 19, 2015, following periods of heavy rainfall.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data from Pike County indicates that Zone A, areas with a higher flood risk, accounted for 203 claims between 1978 and 2022, with an average payout of $22,005 and an average water depth of 3.4 feet. Zone X_UNSHADED properties, while considered moderate risk, saw 19 claims with a higher average payout of $46,756 and an average water depth of 2.2 feet. Homeowners in Zone A and Zone X_UNSHADED, as well as those in areas with unknown flood risk, should pay the most attention to flood preparedness.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
2 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Pike County, Illinois has recorded 28 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 11 flash floods and 17 river or area floods. The county has received 25 federal disaster declarations, 10 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1965–2023)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes | Tornado | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Flood | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Flood | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm | Snowstorm | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jul 19, 2010 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 1, 2008 |
| Snow | Snowstorm | Nov 30, 2006 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | May 28, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 24, 2020 | 0.00K (1 deaths) |
| Flash Flood | May 29, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 19, 2015 | 0.00K (1 deaths) |
| Flood | Apr 19, 2013 | 5.00K |
| Flood | Apr 12, 2013 | 2.00K |
| Flood | May 1, 2013 | 2.00K |
| Flood | Jun 1, 2013 | 1.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 20, 2010 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 14, 2010 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — May 28, 2020
As a cold front moved through the region, widespread showers and storms developed. Some of the storms produced damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding and even one isolated tornado.
Flash Flood — May 24, 2020
As a weak low pressure system moved northeast through the region, some severe convection developed. Some of the storms produced damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding.
Flash Flood — May 29, 2019
Forecast area was in the warm sector ahead of a strong cold front. Storms developed across the region, some of which produced severe storms.
Flash Flood — Jul 19, 2015
Several rounds of heavy rain moved through portions of the forecast area on the July 19th and 20th. There were several reports of flash flooding.
Flood — Apr 19, 2013
Heavy spring rain caused several rivers in Illinois to hit major flood levels. The Illinois River, Kaskaskia River, La Moine River, and the Mississippi all hit major flood levels at various locations. The Mississippi River and the Illinois River all remained above flood stage into May. The Illinois River at La Grange set a new record reaching 34.50 feet on April 27th.
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 Pike County, Illinois:
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 Pike County, Illinois 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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