Enter any address in Wabaunsee County, Kansas to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the dominant flood character in Wabaunsee County. Between 1993 and 2023, NOAA Storm Events data recorded 35 flash flood events and 10 flood events. For example, in August 2019, thunderstorms produced flash flooding alongside hail and damaging winds. In April 2016, severe thunderstorms caused torrential flooding rains, with some areas receiving 5 to 6 inches of rainfall over a 6-7 hour period.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced flood damage. These claims averaged $5,475 with an average water depth of 7.2 feet. Residents in areas prone to flash flooding, as well as those in Zone A, should pay particular attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
7 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Wabaunsee County, Kansas has recorded 45 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 35 flash floods and 10 river or area floods. The county has received 25 federal disaster declarations, 2 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1967–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 19, 2024 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 8, 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 |
| Tornadoes And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 9, 2019 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,landslides,and Mudslides | Severe Storm | Apr 28, 2019 |
| Burr Oak Fire | Fire | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 4, 2015 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Aug 15, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Apr 27, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 24, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 5, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 9, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 9, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 20, 2010 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 16, 2010 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 15, 2010 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 12, 2010 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Aug 15, 2019
Another round of thunderstorms produced reports of large hail and damaging winds during the middle of the month. Rounds of storms produced the hail and wind August 15 through August 17th. Flash flooding also occurred with some of the storms during this period.
Flood — Apr 27, 2016
Severe thunderstorms developed between 3 and 4pm on April 26th along an old outflow boundary and moved north northeast across northeast Kansas. The storms produced at least 2 brief weak tornadoes before 6pm however the storms thereafter become more widespread and continued to move across the same areas producing torrential flooding rains. Some areas received between 5 and 6 inches of rainfall...
Flash Flood — Sep 24, 2016
Several rounds of heavy rainfall resulted in numerous flash-flooding reports.
Flash Flood — Jun 5, 2015
Several MCSs affected northeast Kansas during this 2-day event. Each round of storms brought hail, gusty winds, and flooding rains. Each of the MCSs formed near the NE/KS state line and moved southeastward across the area. The environment was able to recover after each round, and the convection remained partially surface based through out the event.
Flash Flood — Jun 9, 2014
On the evening of June 9th a large swath of heavy rain moved over the region. The complex developed over central Kansas and tracked eastward along interstate 70. Due to the size flash flooding became an issue as widespread 2 to 4 inches fell within a few hours.
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 Wabaunsee 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 Wabaunsee 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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