Enter any address in Sheridan County, Kansas to see its FEMA flood zone
5 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Sheridan County, Kansas has recorded 11 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 10 flash floods and 1 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 (1993–2025)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | Jan 13, 2017 |
| 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 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | May 25, 2023 | 3.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 10, 2023 | 5.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 26, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 23, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 15, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 27, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 20, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Oct 8, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Oct 7, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 23, 2008 | 100.00K |
Flash Flood — May 25, 2023
In the late morning of the 25th, a line of storms from eastern Kansas restrengthened as they slowly moved northwest. These storms dumped upwards of 6 inches of rain near Hoxie and caused flooding in various locations in northwest Kansas. As the day progressed, more storms began firing to the west from the outflow of this initial system. In the afternoon of the 25th, these new slow moving, high ...
Flash Flood — May 10, 2023
During the afternoon hours, scattered storms developed over Northwest Kansas as a warm front moved north. These storms produced hail ranging from pea to golf ball in size and a brief tornado near the town of Selden. The largest hail fell near the towns of Selden, Levant, and Edson. Heavy rain with amounts up to five inches produced flash flooding over portions of Thomas and Sheridan counties. ...
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 — Jun 23, 2018
Scattered thunderstorms developed along a west to east weak cold front during the afternoon. Only a few storms were responsible for the hail reports. The largest hail size reported was hen egg in Colby. Prolonged heavy rainfall over Selden caused flooding to occur over part of Highway 83. The highest wind gust reported occurred southeast of Sharon Springs.
Flash Flood — Sep 15, 2016
During the late afternoon and through the evening a severe thunderstorm moved into Northwest Kansas. The storm had a history of producing hail up to baseball size, which continued into Kansas. The storm continued producing hail up to baseball size as it approached Goodland. The storm also began to produce severe winds not long after crossing the state line. Wind speeds ranged from a measure...
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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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