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Flash flooding from heavy rainfall events is the dominant flood character in Miami County, Kansas. Recent examples include isolated flooding in July 2020 following several days of moderate to heavy rain, and minor flooding near Osawatomie in September 2018.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced the most frequent claims, with an average payout of $32,720 and an average water depth of 5.5 feet. However, properties in Zone X and Zone X_SHADED have seen higher average payouts, suggesting that even areas outside of high-risk zones can experience significant flood damage. Residents in all flood zones, particularly those in Zone A, should be aware of their flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
6 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Miami County, Kansas has recorded 55 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 27 flash floods and 28 river or area floods. The county has received 16 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 (1967–2020)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Winter Storms | Severe Storm | Dec 6, 2007 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Sep 1, 2005 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 4, 2003 |
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 | Jun 28, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 30, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 24, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Oct 10, 2018 | 0.00K (1 deaths) |
| Flash Flood | Sep 7, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 22, 2017 | 0.00K (1 deaths) |
| Flood | Sep 10, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Sep 9, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 18, 2013 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — May 31, 2023
Heavy rain fell on May 31st leading to flash flooding in Miami and Leavenworth Counties.
Flash Flood — Jun 28, 2021
Heavy rain produced some marginal flash flooding in Miami County Kansas and nearby Bates County Missouri.
Flash Flood — Jul 30, 2020
Over the course of the final few days of July a trough dug into the central part of the CONUS and produced several days of moderate to heavy rain. While the bulk of the flooding occurred on the Missouri side, there was some isolated flooding in Miami County Kansas. Some of the highest totals from the area ranged from 6 to 10 inches of rain. Despite the high rainfall amounts, only minor damage r...
Flash Flood — May 24, 2019
On the evening of May 24 strong storms brought severe winds and some isolated flash flooding.
Flood — Oct 10, 2018
Starting on October 6th, the atmosphere set itself up in a pattern conducive to bring a prolonged period of heavy rain to portions of northeastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri. The heaviest rain occurred Saturday and Sunday (Oct 6-7). By Tuesday night (October 9th) more than 11 inches of rain fell in and around the Kansas City Metro. Local drought conditions were still in the Extreme to Exc...
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 Miami 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 Miami 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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