Enter any address in Randolph County, Indiana to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the dominant flood character in Randolph County. Between 1993 and 2023, NOAA data recorded 26 flash flood events and 20 flood events. Recent occurrences include flash flooding in June 2021, following slow-moving thunderstorms that produced up to 3 inches of rain, and flash flooding in March 2020, associated with a strong low-pressure system bringing multiple rounds of severe weather.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced an average of 0.7 feet of water depth with an average payout of $3,238. Claims in Zone X, while less frequent, have shown a higher average payout of $3,787, though with a shallower average water depth of 0.2 feet. One claim in an unknown zone reported a significant 3.0 feet of water depth.
Homeowners in areas designated as Zone A, as well as those in Zone X or with properties experiencing deeper water inundation, should pay particular attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
11 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Randolph County, Indiana has recorded 46 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 26 flash floods and 20 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 (1974–2026)
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 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 |
| Snow | Snowstorm | Dec 21, 2004 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jul 4, 2003 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jun 12, 2021 | 5.00K |
| Flash Flood | Mar 28, 2020 | 10.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 7, 2018 | 1.00K |
| Flood | Nov 5, 2017 | 3.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 19, 2014 | 1.00K |
| Flash Flood | Dec 22, 2013 | 5.00K |
| Flood | Aug 4, 2012 | 0.50K |
| Flash Flood | May 27, 2010 | 0.50K |
| Flood | May 27, 2010 | 0.50K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 25, 2009 | 0.25K |
Flash Flood — Jun 12, 2021
During the late evening hours of June 12th, a series of thunderstorms slowly moved through central Indiana from the north. An outflow boundary in eastern Marion county led to additional thunderstorm growth north of Indianapolis that eventually would bring damaging winds and large hail to portions of Indianapolis and western Hancock County. Slow storm motions and backbuilding led to some areas ...
Flash Flood — Mar 28, 2020
On March 28th, a strong low pressure system brought 3 rounds of severe thunderstorms to central Indiana. The first round brought widespread 1 to 1.75 inch hail to much of the area with the second event bringing additional large hail and flash flooding. A third round during the late evening and overnight brought additional heavy rain and damaging wind gusts. A microburst caused an intense ar...
Flash Flood — Sep 7, 2018
The remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon interacted with a surface front to produce widespread heavy rain across much of central Indiana. The moisture content of the atmosphere was very high. Precipitable water, a measure of moisture content in the atmosphere, is normally around 1 inch for early September in Indiana. Precipitable water amounts approached 2 inches for parts of the area on September...
Flood — Nov 5, 2017
Waves of low pressure moved along a strong cold front on November 5th, generating strong to severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. Strong 850mb winds brought up plenty of moisture for the storms to work with and the storms produced some tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and flooding.
Flash Flood — Jun 19, 2014
With a weak boundary lingering from west to east across central Indiana, a line of showers and thunderstorms developed across portions of central Indiana during the afternoon hours on June 19th. Much of the rain fell over the same area which lead to flash flooding in some area. Numerous reports of wind damage were received as well.
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 Randolph 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 Randolph 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.
Visit FloodSmart.gov to find an agent and get a quote.