Enter any address in Coffey County, Kansas to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the dominant flood character in Coffey County. Over the last 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data shows 33 flash flood events and 13 general flood events. For example, on June 3, 2025, slow-moving fronts produced 2 to 6 inches of rain across northeast Kansas, leading to street flooding and water rescues in the county. Similar conditions have occurred on multiple occasions, with rainfall causing localized flooding and requiring emergency response.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced flooding with an average water depth of 1.0 foot and received an average payout of $43,481. While fewer claims have been filed in Zone X, they still represent instances of flood damage. Residents in areas designated as Zone A, particularly those near waterways or in low-lying areas, should pay close attention to flood risks.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
10 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Coffey County, Kansas has recorded 46 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 33 flash floods and 13 river or area floods. The county has received 19 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 (1967–2025)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Tornadoes And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 9, 2019 |
| 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 Winter Storms And Snowstorm | Severe Storm | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | Apr 25, 2009 |
| Severe Winter Storm And Record And Near Record Snow | Severe Storm | Mar 26, 2009 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jun 3, 2025 | 100.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 3, 2025 | 1.00K |
| Flood | Jun 3, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 3, 2025 | 0.50K |
| Flash Flood | May 14, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 24, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 17, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 5, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 3, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 7, 2018 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Jun 3, 2025
On 6/3, slow moving front resulted in several rounds of thunderstorms across northeast Kansas. This resulted in rainfall amounts of 2 to 6 inches and a few instances of water rescues and street flooding.
Flood — Jun 3, 2025
On 6/3, slow moving front resulted in several rounds of thunderstorms across northeast Kansas. This resulted in rainfall amounts of 2 to 6 inches and a few instances of water rescues and street flooding.
Flash Flood — May 14, 2020
A cluster of severe t-storms some supercells developed across parts of northeast Kansas on the evening of May 14th. At least 4 small short lived tornadoes were documented by storm chasers. No damage was reported with any of the tornadoes so all will be classified as EFU although photos suggest they were small and short-lived.
Flash Flood — May 24, 2019
Widespread thunderstorms developed across the area, especially along and southeast of the Kansas Turnpike. In addition to large hail and damaging winds, widespread flash flooding occurred in east-central Kansas.
Flash Flood — Apr 17, 2019
A line of thunderstorms developed during the evening hours across east-central Kansas, continuing into the overnight. Several reports of large hail, damaging winds, and flash-flooding were received.
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 Coffey 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 Coffey 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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