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Flash flooding from heavy rainfall events is a significant flood character for Wabash County. Recent events include flash flooding on July 2, 2013, when storms trained over the same areas for hours, and widespread flooding reported on May 2, 2019, following above-normal rainfall.
National Flood Insurance Program data shows that Zone A, typically areas with higher flood risk, has had 21 claims with an average payout of $8,906 and an average water depth of 6.6 feet. Zone X, generally considered moderate to low risk, has also seen claims, with one claim in a shaded X zone averaging $18,322 and a water depth of 1.0 foot, and one claim in an unshaded X zone averaging $8,578 with an average water depth of 8.0 feet. Homeowners in Zone A, as well as those in any flood-prone areas regardless of official designation, should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
4 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Wabash County, Indiana has recorded 20 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 10 flash floods and 10 river or area floods. The county has received 13 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 (1999–2026)
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 And Flooding | Flood | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm | Severe Storm | Jan 5, 2014 |
| 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 | May 25, 2004 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | May 2, 2019 | 0.00K (1 deaths) |
| Flood | Jun 16, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 2, 2013 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 23, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 14, 2011 | 250.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 14, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 10, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 24, 2010 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Mar 10, 2009 | 150.00K |
| Flood | Jan 8, 2008 | 75.00K |
Flood — May 2, 2019
After a prolonged period of heavy rain in April (rainfall amounts were 150 to 200 percent above normal) widespread flooding was reported throughout much of Northern and Central Indiana. Flood waters had started to recede in the early part of May but many low lying areas and tributaries were high and standing water was reported in many flood prone areas.
Flood — Jun 16, 2015
Several rounds of rainfall brought flooding to many counties during a couple day period. On average, three to five inches of rain fell, often in a few hours. This rainfall occurred over already saturated ground from recent rains over the past couple of weeks. This resulted in an extended period of runoff and flooding issues.
Flash Flood — Jul 2, 2013
An upper low was located over the northern Great Lakes. While no distinct fronts or waves were noted, enough instability and shear was in place across the region to allow for isolated thunderstorm development. The majority of these storms produced brief, heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Isolated wind damage was reported in Jay County with some flash flooding across portions of Wabash counties wh...
Flash Flood — May 23, 2011
A cold front moved through the region, interacting with moderate instability and strong shear. Numerous thunderstorms developed and became severe. A few of the storms took on supercell characteristics and produced brief tornadoes.
Flood — May 14, 2011
A weak surface trough and low pressure system tracking along it allowed for thunderstorms to develop across portions of northeastern Indiana. Weak flow parallel to the trough and redevelopment of thunderstorms produced rainfall rates of one to two inches per hour. This caused areas of flooding and flash flooding. No injuries were reported.
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 Wabash 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 Wabash 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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