Enter any address in Cloud County, Kansas to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms dominates Cloud County's flood risk. Over the last 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data shows 16 flash flood events and 7 flood events. Recent examples include flash flooding in July 2020 following strong thunderstorms, and in June 2020, thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flooding to the region.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A, which are areas with a 1% annual chance of flooding, have experienced claims. These claims averaged $17,500 with an average water depth of 0.0 feet. Residents in areas prone to flash flooding, particularly those near drainage ways or in low-lying areas, should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
Cloud County, Kansas has recorded 23 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 16 flash floods and 7 river or area floods. The county has received 16 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 (1967–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds | Severe Storm | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,landslides,and Mudslides | Severe Storm | Apr 28, 2019 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 4, 2015 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jul 22, 2013 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 19, 2011 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | Jun 7, 2010 |
| Severe Winter Storms | Severe Storm | Dec 6, 2007 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jun 26, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 26, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 3, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 4, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 2, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 21, 2010 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 15, 2010 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 26, 2008 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 11, 2008 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 2, 2008 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Jun 26, 2020
Thunderstorms initially impacting north-central KS the night of 6/26 into 6/27 with hail, damaging wind and heavy rain that led to flooding. The complex eventually expanded in coverage, causing severe weather elsewhere across northeast KS by early 6/27.
Flash Flood — Jul 26, 2020
Flash flooding occurred in several counties following a batch of strong thunderstorms in north-central KS. An isolated storm in Franklin County also caused flooding.
Flash Flood — Sep 3, 2018
Several rounds of thunderstorms along a stationary frontal boundary resulted in significant flash-flooding in portions of Riley, Marshall, and Pottawatomie Counties. Numerous damaging wind reports were noted as well.
Flood — Jun 4, 2015
Several MCSs affected northeast Kansas during this 2-day event. Each round of storms brought hail, gusty winds, and flooding rains. Each of the MCSs formed near the NE/KS state line and moved southeastward across the area. The environment was able to recover after each round, and the convection remained partially surface based through out the event.
Flood — Jun 2, 2011
On the afternoon of June 1, severe thunderstorms formed across northeast Kansas as a warm front lifted northward through the area. Most of these storms produced severe hail up to the size of golf balls, but some of the stronger storms brought hail up to the size of baseballs. One of the strongest storms formed in Marion and McPherson counties and moved northward into Dickinson county. This stor...
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 Cloud County, Kansas:
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 Cloud County, Kansas 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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