Enter any address in Parke County, Indiana to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from heavy rainfall events is the dominant flood character in Parke County. Between 1993 and 2023, NOAA data recorded 107 flood events and 22 flash flood events. Recent examples include flash flooding on April 5, 2025, where 2-4.5 inches of rain exacerbated existing creek and river flooding, leading to major flood stage on several rivers. On August 25, 2023, slow-moving thunderstorms produced pockets of flooding with rainfall exceeding 4 inches in some areas.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data shows that while Zone A areas have seen 8 claims with an average payout of $12,764 and an average water depth of 15 feet, Zone X areas have experienced fewer claims (4) but with significantly higher average payouts ($35,815) and water depths (28.8 feet). Properties located in or near flood zones, particularly those in Zone A or Zone X, should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
17 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Parke County, Indiana has recorded 129 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 22 flash floods and 107 river or area floods. The county has received 18 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 (1977–2026)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm | Severe Storm | Jan 5, 2014 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And | Severe Storm | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | May 30, 2008 |
| Snow | Snowstorm | Feb 12, 2007 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Winter Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jan 1, 2005 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jul 3, 2004 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Apr 5, 2025 | 50.00K |
| Flood | Aug 25, 2023 | 10.00K |
| Flood | Jul 10, 2019 | 0.50K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 3, 2018 | 20.00K |
| Flood | Jun 26, 2015 | 1.50K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 25, 2015 | 1.00K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 8, 2015 | 10.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 10, 2013 | 1.00K |
| Flood | Apr 30, 2009 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 27, 2009 | 10.00K |
Flash Flood — Apr 5, 2025
The final round of rain in a stretch of 4 days brought rain amounts of 2-4.5 inches of rain to central Indiana in addition to the 3-5 inches that had fallen. This led to additional widespread flash flooding and exacerbated ongoing creek and river flooding to a point that many main stem rivers ended up reaching major flood stage.
Flood — Aug 25, 2023
Two rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms moved through portions of central Indiana initially during the evening hours with a second round during the early overnight. The initial round brought isolated wind damage to areas around Knox county. Later into the overnight a second round of storms drifted southeast across the Indianapolis area causing additional damage. At times these thundersto...
Flood — Jul 10, 2019
A couple bands of showers and thunderstorms developed across the northwest half of central Indiana during the late afternoon and evening of July 10th. Some locations saw multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms leading to flash flooding. Others saw some of the more intense storms which produced damaging winds.
Flash Flood — Apr 3, 2018
A low pressure system generated numerous thunderstorms across central Indiana on April 3rd. The first few rounds of thunderstorms produced heavy rain and flooding across the area, while the final round of thunderstorms brought damaging winds and a couple of tornadoes.
Flood — Jun 26, 2015
The last widespread rains of the month were the result of a developing low pressure area that moved through the state on the 26th and early on the 27th. Numerous flooding problems developed quickly across mainly northern sections of central Indiana. People were rescued from cars and homes were flooded in the Muncie area and other areas of east central Indiana. Much of the state along and north ...
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 Parke County, Indiana:
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 Parke County, Indiana 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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