Enter any address in Wyandotte County, Kansas to see its FEMA flood zone
River overflow, particularly from the Missouri River, is a significant flood character for Wyandotte County. This was evident in events such as the prolonged flooding in April 2019, which saw record water levels and levee breaks, and continued into May 2019. Flash flooding from severe thunderstorms also occurs, with 32 such events recorded in the last 30 years.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) data shows that properties in Zone A have experienced the most claims, with an average payout of $30,535 and an average water depth of 3.4 feet. However, properties in Zone X_SHADED and Zone X have seen higher average water depths, at 5.8 feet and 7.4 feet respectively, with corresponding average payouts of $27,734 and $22,900. Homeowners in areas designated as Zone A, Zone X_SHADED, and Zone X should pay particular attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
11 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Wyandotte County, Kansas has recorded 53 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 32 flash floods and 21 river or area floods. The county has received 26 federal disaster declarations, 5 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1969–2025)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 19, 2024 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jul 14, 2023 |
| 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 Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jul 22, 2017 |
| Flooding | Flood | Jun 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jul 17, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 24, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 1, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 1, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Apr 1, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 27, 2017 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 5, 2017 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 27, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 26, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 11, 2010 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Jul 17, 2025
A cluster of severe thunderstorms moved through portions of eastern Kansas, including the Kansas side of the KC Metro area. Numerous reports of wind damage, severe wind gusts, and flash flooding occured.
Flash Flood — May 24, 2019
On the evening of May 24 strong storms brought severe winds and some isolated flash flooding.
Flood — May 1, 2019
Heavy late winter and spring precipitation, mixed with a loaded snow pack caused the Missouri River to flood in March. Consistent heavy rains continued the Missouri River flooding into and through May. Some locations along the Missouri River were in major flood for several weeks as heavy rains continued.
Flood — Jun 1, 2019
Heavy late winter and spring precipitation, mixed with a loaded snow pack caused the Missouri River to flood in March. Consistent heavy rains continued the Missouri River flooding into and through June. Some locations along the Missouri River were in major flood for several weeks as heavy rains continued. While the flooding continued through June, there was some gradual and steady improvement a...
Flood — Apr 1, 2019
The flooding that began in mid March along the Missouri River continued through April and into May. Some areas experienced record flooding from this event, and several levees broke within the time span of this event.
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 Wyandotte 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 Wyandotte 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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