Enter any address in Jackson County, Mississippi to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the most frequent flood event in Jackson County, MS, with 36 occurrences recorded in the NOAA Storm Events Database over the last 30 years. For example, heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in Jackson County on July 1, 2025, and on April 6, 2025.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A and Zone X_SHADED have experienced the highest number of claims and the deepest average water depths. Homeowners in these zones, as well as those in Zone V which has a high average payout, should pay particular attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
22 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Jackson County, Mississippi has recorded 43 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 36 flash floods and 2 river or area floods. The county has received 36 federal disaster declarations, 1 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1965–2026)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes. | Severe Storm | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Hurricane Ida | Hurricane | Aug 28, 2021 |
| Hurricane Zeta | Hurricane | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Hurricane Delta | Hurricane | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Hurricane Sally | Hurricane | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Hurricane Marco And Tropical Storm Laura | Hurricane | Aug 23, 2020 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Hurricane Nate | Hurricane | Oct 6, 2017 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Mar 30, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Mar 30, 2025 | 25.00K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 6, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 1, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Dec 28, 2024 | 500.00K |
| Flash Flood | Dec 27, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Dec 27, 2024 | 15.00K |
| Storm Surge/Tide | Jun 16, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Sep 11, 2024 | 100.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Sep 11, 2024 | 20.00K |
Flash Flood — Mar 30, 2025
A weak mid level disturbance moved across the northern Gulf Coast on March 30th. This, combined with sufficient low level moisture as well as low level shear, aided in the development of a few severe thunderstorms that produced two weak tornadoes.
Flash Flood — Apr 6, 2025
On the afternoon and evening of April 6th, a cold front tied to a low pressure system over the Tennessee Valley swept through the region, triggering a broken quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) in an environment of unstable air and modest wind shear. The QLCS reached peak strength as it moved into coastal Mississippi, where it produced additional wind damage and a brief tornado before exiting...
Flash Flood — Jul 1, 2025
Strong to severe thunderstorms impacted the Mississippi Gulf Coast and adjacent waters on July 1, 2025, as a cold front moved into a hot and humid airmass. Over land, storms produced damaging wind gusts up to 76 mph at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, resulting in downed trees, large branches, and power lines across Harrison County. Heavy rainfall also caused flash flooding in Harrison an...
Flash Flood — Dec 28, 2024
On December 27, 2024, Jackson County, Mississippi, experienced a significant flash flood event as a slow-moving frontal boundary, combined with a deep tropical moisture feed from the Gulf of Mexico, produced excessive rainfall rates. A nearly stationary area of training thunderstorms resulted in rainfall totals of 8 to 10 inches, overwhelming drainage systems and leading to widespread flash flo...
Flash Flood — Dec 27, 2024
On December 27, 2024, Jackson County, Mississippi, experienced a significant flash flood event as a slow-moving frontal boundary, combined with a deep tropical moisture feed from the Gulf of Mexico, produced excessive rainfall rates. A nearly stationary area of training thunderstorms resulted in rainfall totals of 8 to 10 inches, overwhelming drainage systems and leading to widespread flash flo...
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, 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 Jackson 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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