Enter any address in Hinds County, Mississippi to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from severe storms is the most frequent flood event in Hinds County, MS, with 197 occurrences recorded in the last 30 years. These events can be intense, as seen on April 5th-6th, 2025, when strong storms produced flash flooding alongside tornadoes and damaging winds. Another instance of heavy rain causing flash flooding occurred over Jackson on July 31st, 2025.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced the highest number of claims, with an average payout of $16,451 and an average water depth of 2.1 feet. Properties in Zone X, though fewer in number, have a higher average payout of $17,450 with an average water depth of 2.6 feet. Homeowners in Zone A, Zone X, and areas with unknown flood risk designations should pay particular attention to flood preparedness.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
87 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Hinds County, Mississippi has recorded 211 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 197 flash floods and 7 river or area floods. The county has received 27 federal disaster declarations. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1969–2026)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Water Crisis | Other | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Hurricane Ida | Hurricane | Aug 28, 2021 |
| Severe Winter Storms | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Hurricane Delta | Hurricane | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides | Severe Storm | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Hurricane Isaac | Hurricane | Aug 26, 2012 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jul 31, 2025 | 5.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 27, 2025 | 12.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 27, 2025 | 2.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 17, 2025 | 15.00K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 6, 2025 | 30.00K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 6, 2025 | 40.00K |
| Flash Flood | Mar 4, 2025 | 3.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jan 24, 2024 | 1.00K |
| Flood | Jan 24, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 16, 2024 | 5.00K |
Flash Flood — Jul 31, 2025
A heavy rainstorm developed over Jackson and caused flash flooding on the north side of the Jackson area.
Flash Flood — Jun 27, 2025
Scattered afternoon storms developed each day and produced a few instances of wind damage.
Flash Flood — May 17, 2025
Severe storms produced damaging winds and hail across north central Mississippi.
Flash Flood — Apr 6, 2025
On the evening of April 5th into the morning of April 6th, strong to severe storms produced tornadoes, damaging winds and flash flooding.
Flash Flood — Mar 4, 2025
A line of severe storms pushed across the region and produced damaging wind gusts that downed trees and power lines, and damaged several structures. Ahead of the storms, strong gradient winds also produced damage to a similar degree. One such incident resulted in a fatality in Vicksburg where a woman succumbed to an injury after she was struck by a large tree limb.
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 Hinds County, Mississippi:
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 Hinds County, Mississippi 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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