Enter any address in Page County, Iowa to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from heavy rainfall events dominates the flood character in Page County. Between 2003 and 2023, NOAA Storm Events data recorded 18 flood events and 5 flash flood events. For example, slow-moving thunderstorms produced over 5 inches of rain in parts of the county in July 2015, leading to urban flash flooding. Another significant rainfall event occurred in December 2015, setting daily rainfall records across the region.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that while Zone A areas have seen fewer claims, Zone X_Unshaded areas have experienced higher average payouts. Homeowners in areas designated as Zone A, as well as those in Zone X_Unshaded, should pay particular 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.
Page County, Iowa has recorded 23 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 5 flash floods and 18 river or area floods. The county has received 16 federal disaster declarations, 6 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1965–2020)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Flood | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm | Severe Storm | Dec 23, 2009 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 25, 2008 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | Dec 10, 2007 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | May 5, 2007 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 19, 2004 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding | Flood | Jun 13, 1998 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Jul 18, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 16, 2015 | 10.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 15, 2015 | 15.00K |
| Flood | Dec 14, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Aug 28, 2014 | 5.00K |
| Flood | Sep 10, 2014 | 5.00K |
| Flood | Jun 3, 2014 | 5.00K |
| Flood | Apr 15, 2012 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 26, 2011 | 6.00K |
| Flood | Jun 12, 2008 | 0.00K |
Flood — Jul 18, 2016
Thunderstorms develop late in the evening of July 17 in response to the nocturnal strengthening of the low-level jet over a stalled frontal boundary over southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Although the majority of these thunderstorms were strong, only isolated reports of severe weather were observed mainly in the form of strong winds. In addition to the severe weather, the orientation of th...
Flash Flood — Jul 16, 2015
A slow moving thunderstorms moving across Page County produced 2 to 4 inches of rainfall during the evening of July 15th. Additional thunderstorms occurred during the overnight hours with storm total precipitation measured at over 5 inches in parts of the county. This led to mainly urban flash flooding.
Flash Flood — Jul 15, 2015
A slow moving thunderstorms moving across Page County produced 2 to 4 inches of rainfall during the evening of July 15th. Additional thunderstorms occurred during the overnight hours with storm total precipitation measured at over 5 inches in parts of the county. This led to mainly urban flash flooding.
Flood — Dec 14, 2015
A powerful and slow moving storm system spread heavy rainfall from the southern Plains into the central Plains over a two day period from 13th through the 14th of December. The closed upper level low pressure moved from the southern Plains on the 13th through the central Plains on the 14th and along and to the northwest of this track very heavy rainfall was observed. Rainfall records were set a...
Flood — Aug 28, 2014
Above normal precipitation occurred across most of the region during the month of August. A particularly wet period occurred at the end of the month though as two days of repeated heavy rainfall led to river flooding across parts of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Most of the flooding was minor, but did cause some road closures and crop damage.
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 Page County, Iowa:
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 Page County, Iowa 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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