Enter any address in Leavenworth County, Kansas to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the dominant flood character in Leavenworth County. Over the past 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data shows 71 recorded flash flood events and 70 flood events. Recent examples include minor flash flooding on May 27, 2021, and areas of flooding caused by torrential rains on May 21, 2019.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced the most claims, with an average payout of $17,105 and an average water depth of 4.5 feet. Properties in Zone X_SHADED have also seen significant payouts, averaging $18,527 with an average water depth of 14.9 feet, despite fewer claims. Homeowners in Zone A, Zone X_SHADED, and those in areas with unknown flood zone designations should pay particular attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
18 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Leavenworth County, Kansas has recorded 141 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 71 flash floods and 70 river or area floods. The county has received 23 federal disaster declarations, 5 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 |
| Tornadoes And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 9, 2019 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,landslides,and Mudslides | Severe Storm | Apr 28, 2019 |
| Flooding | Flood | Jun 1, 2011 |
| Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm | Severe Storm | Dec 22, 2009 |
| 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 31, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 28, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 27, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 26, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Aug 26, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 24, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 22, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 21, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 1, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 1, 2019 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — May 31, 2023
Heavy rain fell on May 31st leading to flash flooding in Miami and Leavenworth Counties.
Flash Flood — Apr 28, 2021
Heavy rain caused some flash flooding in and around Kansas City.
Flash Flood — May 27, 2021
On the morning of May 27 a line of storms moved through northeast Kansas, producing some damaging winds, along with some minor flash flooding. In the afternoon the clouds cleared out, and a second round of severe thunderstorms formed, this time bringing some large hail, along with damaging winds.
Flash Flood — Aug 26, 2019
Several thunderstorms, some severe, moved through portions of eastern Kansas bringing damaging winds and flash flooding.
Flood — Aug 26, 2019
Several thunderstorms, some severe, moved through portions of eastern Kansas bringing damaging winds and flash flooding.
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 Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth 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.
Visit FloodSmart.gov to find an agent and get a quote.