Enter any address in Tippecanoe County, Indiana to see its FEMA flood zone
Flood events, including flash floods, are a notable hazard in Tippecanoe County, IN. Over the last 30 years, the NOAA Storm Events Database recorded 111 flood events and 23 flash flood events. Real occurrences include flooding on May 6, 2017, which led to road closures due to high water and required water rescues, and a flood event on June 5, 2019, that saw trees fall onto yards and cars.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced the most claims, with an average payout of $15,283 and an average water depth of 4.8 feet. Properties in Zone X_UNSHADED also show a significant number of claims, with an average payout of $10,272 and an average water depth of 4.5 feet. Homeowners in these zones, as well as those in areas not mapped by FEMA or without a Base Flood Elevation (BFE), should pay particular attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
21 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Tippecanoe County, Indiana has recorded 134 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 23 flash floods and 111 river or area floods. The county has received 14 federal disaster declarations, 1 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 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jan 7, 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 | May 25, 2004 |
| 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 5, 2019 | 100.00K |
| Flood | Jun 5, 2019 | 1.00K |
| Flood | Nov 18, 2017 | 5.00K |
| Flood | May 6, 2017 | 2.00K |
| Flood | Jul 17, 2015 | 0.50K |
| Flood | Feb 22, 2014 | 450.00K |
| Flood | Apr 3, 2014 | 1.00K |
| Flood | Aug 1, 2014 | 0.25K |
| Flood | Nov 14, 2011 | 1.00K |
| Flood | Jul 2, 2011 | 0.50K |
Flash Flood — Jun 5, 2019
Several places saw damaging winds topple trees into roads, cars, and a house. The storms started to develop over White and Benton counties with a general motion to the south east. By the time the storms reached Tippecanoe county they had strengthened enough to become severe. Several trees fell over onto yards and cars.
Flood — Jun 5, 2019
Several places saw damaging winds topple trees into roads, cars, and a house. The storms started to develop over White and Benton counties with a general motion to the south east. By the time the storms reached Tippecanoe county they had strengthened enough to become severe. Several trees fell over onto yards and cars.
Flood — Nov 18, 2017
A strong low pressure system moved across central Indiana, bringing warm and humid air up with it. Thunderstorms developed with the low and along/ahead of its associated cold front during the late morning through the afternoon of November 18th. A weak tornado was also noted. Outside of storms, winds gusted over 40 mph.
Flood — May 6, 2017
A front and an a low pressure system brought heavy rain to central Indiana for the second time in a week. Some areas received more than 2 inches of rain once again. This lead to road closures due to high water as well as new & prolonged flooding of area streams and rivers. Some water rescues were performed as well.
Flood — Jul 17, 2015
Thunderstorms developed in a hot and unstable atmosphere across central Indiana during the afternoon and early evening of July 17th. The storms produced 2 tornadoes in southeast Tippecanoe County along with some hail and strong winds elsewhere. The storms also brought very heavy rain, which resulted in flash flooding in some areas, including parts of the Indianapolis Metro Area.
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 Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe 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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