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Flash flooding from severe thunderstorms is the dominant flood character in Jackson County, Kansas. Over the past 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data shows 23 flash flood events and 10 general flood events. Recent examples include flash flooding on May 30, 2022, associated with supercells producing hail and strong winds, and a multi-day event on June 5, 2015, which brought flooding rains, hail, and gusty winds from multiple storm systems.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that while Zone A properties have experienced significant water depths averaging 28.0 feet, Zone X properties have also seen claims with an average payout of $27,225, despite lower average water depths of 0.5 feet. Homeowners in areas designated as Zone A, particularly those near rivers or in low-lying areas, should pay the most 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.
Jackson County, Kansas has recorded 33 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 23 flash floods and 10 river or area floods. The county has received 19 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 (1967–2020)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 4, 2015 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | Jun 7, 2010 |
| Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm | Severe Storm | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | May 22, 2008 |
| Severe Winter Storms | Severe Storm | Dec 6, 2007 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 4, 2007 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Oct 1, 2005 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Sep 1, 2005 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | May 30, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 14, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 11, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 24, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 6, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 5, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 29, 2013 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 28, 2013 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 21, 2010 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jul 4, 2010 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — May 30, 2022
Supercells developed along a front and produced hail, strong winds and some flash flooding during the afternoon and evening of 5/30.
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 — Apr 11, 2020
Thunderstorms developed on the evening of the April 11th and continued into the overnight period, producing large hail across parts of northeast Kansas. The largest hail size reported was tennis ball hail in Pottawatomie County.
Flash Flood — Sep 24, 2016
Several rounds of heavy rainfall resulted in numerous flash-flooding reports.
Flash Flood — Jul 6, 2015
A line of severe thunderstorms produced a small tornado that hit Eudora. The tornado tracked around 6.5 miles doing sporadic tree damage along its path. Some portions of the line produced severe wind gusts and caused damage. Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in Jackson and Shawnee counties.
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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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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