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Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the dominant flood character in Henry County, Missouri. Over the last 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data shows 152 flood events and 27 flash flood events, with one reported fatality. Recent examples include flash flooding on May 27, 2021, following a line of storms, and widespread minor flooding reported in July 2020 due to prolonged moderate to heavy rainfall.
While most flood damage reported in the county has been minor, with road closures being a common impact, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in unknown flood zones have also experienced flooding, with an average payout of $8,414 for one claim with an average water depth of 1.0 foot. Homeowners in areas prone to flash flooding, particularly those near waterways or in low-lying areas, should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
13 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Henry County, Missouri has recorded 179 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 27 flash floods and 152 river or area floods. The county has received 20 federal disaster declarations, 2 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1973–2023)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jul 29, 2023 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 3, 2020 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 15, 2015 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Storm | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm | Severe Storm | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | Jan 26, 2009 |
| Severe Winter Storms | Severe Ice Storm | Dec 8, 2007 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | May 27, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 31, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 28, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 21, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Apr 29, 2017 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jul 28, 2017 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Aug 6, 2017 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 5, 2017 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 16, 2015 | 0.00K (1 deaths) |
| Flash Flood | Jul 1, 2015 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — May 27, 2021
On the morning of May 27 a line of storms moved through northwest Missouri, producing some damaging winds, along with some minor flash flooding. In the afternoon the clouds cleared out, and a second round of severe thunderstorms formed, this time bringing some large hail, along with damaging winds.
Flash Flood — Jul 31, 2020
Throughout the final few days of the month a mid level trough dug into the central part of the CONUS, and produced several rounds of moderate to heavy rain. Several areas reported well over 6 inches of rain over the 2 day period, with the high values occurring in Johnson County Missouri where almost 10 inches of rain over the 36-48 period was reported. Most of the flooding was minor and little ...
Flash Flood — Sep 28, 2019
Several areas had flash flooding after 3 to 5 inches of rain fell across the area. The worst of the flooding came from Harrisonville, where several business were inundated under several feet of water.
Flood — May 21, 2019
A line of generally sub-severe thunderstorms moved through the region during the early morning hours on May 21. These storms didn't produce any severe winds or hail, but as they moved east wake low winds produced damage consisting of several tree limbs down as well as power lines and power poles. The storms then went on to produce torrential rains which caused areas of flooding.
Flood — Apr 29, 2017
During a several-day stretch at the end of April numerous rounds of rain moved through the Kansas City Metro area and areas of central Missouri. While the bulk of the flooding occurred just south of the EAX forecast area, there were still some minor flooding impacts felt across western and central Missouri. There was also high wind as a result of passing thunderstorms. A wake low produced wides...
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 Henry County, Missouri:
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 Henry County, Missouri 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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