Enter any address in Jackson County, Minnesota to see its FEMA flood zone
River overflow and widespread flooding have been the dominant flood character in Jackson County over the last 30 years, with 39 flood events and 16 flash flood events recorded. Recent significant rainfall in June 2024 led to multi-day heavy rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches across southwest Minnesota, resulting in major to record river flooding and extensive overland flooding that devastated communities. River levels remained above flood stage in some locations into July following this historic June event.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) data shows that properties in Zone A have experienced the most claims, with 13 claims averaging $26,679 and an average water depth of 2.6 feet. Properties in Zone X and Zone X_SHADED have had fewer claims, with lower average payouts and no reported water depth. Residents in Zone A, and those living near streams and rivers, should pay the most attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
8 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Jackson County, Minnesota has recorded 55 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 16 flash floods and 39 river or area floods. The county has received 18 federal disaster declarations, 7 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1965–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Flood | Jun 16, 2024 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Flood | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Flood | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides | Flood | Jun 11, 2014 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Storm | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Sep 22, 2010 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Aug 18, 2007 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Jun 22, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 21, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 21, 2024 | 355.00K |
| Flood | Jul 1, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Mar 6, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Apr 2, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 29, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 27, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Mar 21, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Mar 19, 2019 | 0.00K |
Flood — Jun 22, 2024
A multi-day significant heavy rainfall event from June 20-22 resulted in widespread rain totals between 5 and 10 inches across southwest Minnesota. As rainfall reached area streams and rivers, major to record flooding was observed, devastating multiple towns and communities. Extensive overland flooding also resulted in significant impacts and damages. All river crest information is preliminary ...
Flood — Jun 21, 2024
A multi-day significant heavy rainfall event from June 20-22 resulted in widespread rain totals between 5 and 10 inches across southwest Minnesota. As rainfall reached area streams and rivers, major to record flooding was observed, devastating multiple towns and communities. Extensive overland flooding also resulted in significant impacts and damages. All river crest information is preliminary ...
Flood — Jul 1, 2024
River levels from the historic June flooding remained above flood stage for some locations into July, although continued a declining trend.
Flood — Mar 6, 2020
With one to four inches of liquid residing in the snowpack near and north of Interstate 90 at the start of the month, a more or less ideal melting of the winter snowpack in early March produced flooding across southwest Minnesota rivers.
Flood — Apr 2, 2020
Heavy rainfall across southwest Minnesota at the end of March resulted in rises on the West Fork of the Des Moines River, but only a brief climb into flood stage occurred.
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 Jackson County, Minnesota:
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 Jackson County, Minnesota 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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