Enter any address in Nodaway County, Missouri to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the dominant flood character in Nodaway County. Over the past 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data shows 31 flash flood events and 29 flood events. For example, on July 15, 2020, moderate to heavy rain caused isolated minor flooding and some road closures. On August 29, 2019, multiple rounds of thunderstorms produced flash flooding, along with hail and gusty winds.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced an average of $28,096 in payouts with an average water depth of 15.8 feet. Properties in Zone X_Shaded have had one claim with an average payout of $22,000 and an average water depth of 4.0 feet. Homeowners in Zone A, and those located near rivers or in areas prone to flash flooding, should pay the most attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
2 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Nodaway County, Missouri has recorded 60 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 31 flash floods and 29 river or area floods. The county has received 21 federal disaster declarations, 4 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1965–2020)
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 | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 15, 2015 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Storm | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | Jun 12, 2010 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | Jan 26, 2009 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 1, 2008 |
| 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 | Jul 15, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 29, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 29, 2017 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 28, 2017 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 16, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 16, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 11, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 9, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 9, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 3, 2014 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Jul 15, 2020
Moderate to heavy rain moved into the area causing some isolated minor flooding in Andrew and Macon Counties. Some isolated road closures resulted, but no damage was reported with this flooding.
Flash Flood — Aug 29, 2019
Multiple rounds of thunderstorms produced flash flooding, hail round 1 inch, and gusty winds that caused some minor damage.
Flood — Jun 29, 2017
On the evening of June 28 a complex of supercell thunderstorms moved into northern Missouri, producing widespread large hail and damaging winds, mainly north of Interstate 70. These storms also produced at least 3 tornadoes, all north of Highway 36. The strongest damage was located in Harrison County where some low-end EF-1 damage to a residence occurred. Otherwise, the damage was confined to t...
Flash Flood — Jun 28, 2017
On the evening of June 28 a complex of supercell thunderstorms moved into northern Missouri, producing widespread large hail and damaging winds, mainly north of Interstate 70. These storms also produced at least 3 tornadoes, all north of Highway 36. The strongest damage was located in Harrison County where some low-end EF-1 damage to a residence occurred. Otherwise, the damage was confined to t...
Flash Flood — May 16, 2015
A quasi-linear convective system moved through east central Kansas and west central Missouri producing multiple QLCS tornadoes and significant damage associated with numerous mesovortices. Interestingly, there was a supercell ahead of the line that also produced a tornado. Also, this line of storms produced extreme rain rates and widespread flash flooding was reported throughout the Kansas City...
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 Nodaway 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 Nodaway 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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