Enter any address in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the dominant flood character in Jefferson Davis Parish. Over the past 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data shows 29 flash flood events compared to 5 general flood events. Recent examples include flash flooding reported on May 7, 2025, and March 29, 2025, both attributed to slow-moving weather systems and heavy rainfall.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced the most claims, with an average payout of $22,331 and an average water depth of 2.8 feet. However, properties in Zone X, which includes both shaded and unshaded areas, have also seen claims with higher average payouts than some other zones, suggesting that flood risk extends beyond the most commonly designated high-risk areas. Homeowners in Zone A, as well as those in Zone X, should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
5 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana has recorded 34 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 29 flash floods and 5 river or area floods. The county has received 42 federal disaster declarations, 6 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1971–2026)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Tropical Storm Francine | Hurricane | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Tropical Storm Nicholas | Coastal Storm | Sep 12, 2021 |
| Hurricane Ida | Hurricane | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Tropical Storm Ida | Hurricane | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Severe Winter Storms | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Hurricane Zeta | Hurricane | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Tropical Storm Zeta | Hurricane | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Hurricane Delta | Hurricane | Oct 6, 2020 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Mar 29, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 7, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 16, 2024 | 1.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 3, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 10, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 1, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 6, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 4, 2019 | 20.00K |
| Flash Flood | Dec 27, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 30, 2017 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Mar 29, 2025
A series of upper disturbances and a slow moving cold front created multiple days of stormy weather across portions of Louisiana. Severe weather and flooding occurred.
Flash Flood — May 7, 2025
A warm front slowly lifted north across the region during the 6th causing rain and thunderstorms. A low pressure system and associated cold front slowly pushed back across the area on the 7th and stalled into the 9th with a couple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Flash Flood — May 16, 2024
Multiple upper disturbances moved across the region from the 12th through the 16th causing a rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms which produced numerous reports of damage, flooding, and high winds.
Flash Flood — Aug 3, 2024
An upper level disturbance moved across the region allowing showers and thunderstorms to develop. Isolated severe storms and flooding occurred.
Flash Flood — Jul 10, 2023
A slow moving thunderstorm produced flooding and a landspout near Lebleu Settlement.
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 Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana:
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 Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana 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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