Enter any address in Logan County, Kansas to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from intense thunderstorms is the primary flood concern in Logan County. Over the past 30 years, the NOAA Storm Events Database has recorded 46 instances of flash flooding and 21 instances of general flooding. Recent events illustrate this pattern. For example, in August 2021, prolonged rainfall north of Russell Springs caused water to cover Highway 25, necessitating traffic diversions. In August 2019, widespread heavy rainfall and flash flooding were reported across the region, impacting Logan County.
Residents in areas prone to rapid water accumulation, particularly those located in zones with higher flood risk according to FEMA flood maps, should pay close attention to flood preparedness.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
22 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Logan County, Kansas has recorded 67 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 46 flash floods and 21 river or area floods. The county has received 14 federal disaster declarations. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (2005–2025)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 18, 2025 |
| Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, And Wildfires | Severe Storm | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 26, 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 Winter Storm, Snowstorm, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Snowstorm | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 19, 2011 |
| Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm | Severe Storm | Dec 22, 2009 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Sep 23, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 12, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 26, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 13, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 11, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Sep 10, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 9, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 2, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 12, 2017 | 10.00K |
| Flood | May 11, 2017 | 0.00K |
Flood — Sep 23, 2025
In the early afternoon of the 22nd, storms began developing off a east/west oriented boundary, south of I-70. The boundary soon filled with storms that produced hail up to 1.25 inches, 61 MPH winds, and flooding by the morning of the 23rd. The largest hail reported fell in Sharon Springs, the strongest wind gust was in southern Sherman County, and the flooding happened Logan County.
Flash Flood — Aug 12, 2021
During the afternoon strong to severe thunderstorms formed over Northwest Kansas. Wind gusts of 60 MPH were reported near Leoti. Later in the afternoon hail up to golf ball size was reported in the Angelus and Menlo area. Prolonged rainfall north of Russell Springs caused water to flow over Highway 25 that was deep enough traffic had to be diverted.
Flash Flood — May 26, 2019
Thunderstorms in northwest Kansas produced a tornado in Thomas County in addition to several reports of hail, strong winds, and flash flooding from heavy rains.
Flash Flood — Aug 13, 2019
Thunderstorms produce hail up to lime size, damaging winds, and flash flooding in northwest Kansas.
Flash Flood — Aug 11, 2019
A significant severe weather event occurred across the Tri-State Region on the evening of August 11th, 2019. Widespread damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding was reported to NWS Goodland. In addition, a few tornadoes occurred along with some large hail. The event began with a couple supercell thunderstorms over Yuma County Colorado and Cheyenne County Kansas. These are the primary ...
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Logan 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 Logan 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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