Enter any address in Wexford County, Michigan to see its FEMA flood zone
3 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Wexford County, Michigan has recorded 11 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 9 flash floods and 2 river or area floods. The county has received 6 federal disaster declarations. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1977–2020)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 6, 2008 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Blizzards & Snowstorms | Snowstorm | Jan 27, 1978 |
| Drought | Drought | Mar 2, 1977 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Apr 14, 2014 | 110.00K |
| Flash Flood | Nov 17, 2013 | 10.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 27, 2012 | 12.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 25, 2012 | 40.00K |
| Flood | Jun 13, 2008 | 40.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 12, 2008 | 750.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 9, 2004 | 20K |
| Flash Flood | May 19, 2001 | — |
| Flash Flood | May 15, 2001 | — |
| Flash Flood | Apr 12, 2001 | — |
Flood — Apr 14, 2014
A tardy spring thaw was enhanced by a widespread 1 to 2 inches of rain that fell on the 13th and 14th. This resulted in areas of high water in the mid portion of the month.
Flash Flood — Nov 17, 2013
An unusual November severe weather outbreak - including an extremely rare tornado - impacted northern Michigan. Thunderstorms ignited along and ahead of a strong cold front that crossed the region.
Flash Flood — Jul 27, 2012
A small cluster of thunderstorms dumped very heavy rain on the city of Cadillac.
Flash Flood — Jul 25, 2012
Thunderstorms developed ahead of low pressure in Wisconsin. Some storms became severe, producing large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain.
Flood — Jun 13, 2008
A large area of thunderstorms developed over Lake Michigan late in the evening on the 12th, as very moist air surged into the region. These storms were severe as they moved onshore, producing damaging winds, large hail, and a brief tornado. However, the biggest impact was from excessive rainfall, which produced unusually severe flooding in West Central Lower Michigan. The Governor of Michiga...
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 Wexford County, Michigan:
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 Wexford County, Michigan 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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