Enter any address in Meade County, Kansas to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from summer thunderstorms dominates the flood character of Meade County. Between 1993 and 2023, NOAA Storm Events data recorded 14 flash flood events and 2 flood events. For example, a stalled front led to flash flooding on May 23, 2019, and thunderstorms fueled by an unstable atmosphere caused both flash flooding and flooding on May 27, 2015.
While most flood insurance claims in Meade County have been in zones with unknown or moderate flood risk (Zone X), these areas have historically shown no flood damage. Homeowners in areas identified as having higher flood risk should pay the most attention to flood preparedness.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
Meade County, Kansas has recorded 16 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 14 flash floods and 2 river or area floods. The county has received 15 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 (1973–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Severe Winter Storms And Straight-line Winds | Snowstorm | Mar 17, 2022 |
| 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 Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | Jan 13, 2017 |
| 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 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 | May 23, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 5, 2019 | 1.00M |
| Flood | May 27, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 27, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 14, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 30, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 20, 2004 | — |
| Flood | Aug 19, 2004 | — |
| Flash Flood | May 16, 2003 | — |
| Flash Flood | May 15, 2003 | — |
Flash Flood — May 23, 2019
A stalled and stationary front was the focus for thunderstorm developed during the late afternoon and evening.
Flash Flood — May 5, 2019
A warm front moved north back into Kansas initiating thunderstorms, some severe.
Flood — May 27, 2015
Thunderstorms developed in a very unstable atmosphere aided by a short wave trough and residual outflow boundaries.
Flash Flood — May 27, 2015
Thunderstorms developed in a very unstable atmosphere aided by a short wave trough and residual outflow boundaries.
Flash Flood — Jun 14, 2015
A thunderstorm producing heavy rainfall caused a local area of flash flooding in and around Meade.
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 Meade 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 Meade 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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