Enter any address in Warren County, Indiana to see its FEMA flood zone
River overflow along the Wabash River and its tributaries is the dominant flood character for Warren County. Between 2003 and 2023, NOAA Storm Events data recorded 78 flood events and 14 flash flood events in the county, resulting in one reported death. Recent events include flooding on June 8, 2015, following 2 to nearly 6 inches of rain, and flooding noted on June 12, 2010, amidst scattered showers and thunderstorms.
While most flood insurance claims in Warren County are in unknown zones, one claim in Zone X averaged a $0 payout with an average water depth of -2.0 feet. Homeowners in areas prone to river overflow, particularly those near the Wabash River and its tributaries, should pay the most attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
12 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Warren County, Indiana has recorded 92 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 14 flash floods and 78 river or area floods. The county has received 17 federal disaster declarations, 3 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 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Flood | Mar 30, 2025 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Flood | Feb 14, 2018 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Jun 8, 2015 | 0.50K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 2, 2011 | 20.00K |
| Flood | Jun 12, 2010 | 0.50K |
| Flash Flood | May 15, 2009 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 14, 2009 | 1.00K |
| Flood | Feb 11, 2009 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Mar 9, 2009 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Apr 6, 2009 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 1, 2009 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 1, 2009 | 0.50K |
Flood — Jun 8, 2015
Beginning on the 7th, numerous weather systems brought seemingly unending rains and at times torrential downpours to various portions of the state. The first heavy rains of the month occurred in portions of east central Illinois in addition to west central and northwest Indiana. Rainfall of 2 to nearly 6 inches on the 7th caused flooding across portions of Warren, Fountain, and Vermillion coun...
Flash Flood — Jul 2, 2011
A line of showers and thunderstorms pushed south out of northern Indiana during the evening of July the 2nd. The strongest activity was mainly across western portions of central Indiana, where a number of straight-line wind damage and flash flooding observations were reported.
Flood — Jun 12, 2010
Scattered showers and thunderstorms pushed into Central Indiana from the west during the evening of June 12th. The majority of the severe weather reports from this episode were of the thunderstorm wind variety. A tornado also touched down north of Paragon in Morgan County. Flooding was noted across portions of the forecast area as well. Approximately 25,000 customers were without power across t...
Flash Flood — May 15, 2009
As of approximately 1730 EST a generally west to east warm front extended from roughly the Kansas City Metro area to near Indianapolis. Storms spread eastward with time across Indiana where ample instability/shear could be found across the central third of the state, an important ingredient for severe weather. Tornado watch number 309 was issued by the Storm Prediction Center at 1840 EST. Hail...
Flood — May 14, 2009
The most significant rain of the month soon followed. Rain of 1 to nearly 5 inches fell on the 13th and 14th. The heaviest rain of 3 to 5 inches fell generally south of I-70 and north of US 50.
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 Warren 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 Warren 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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