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Flash flooding from heavy rainfall is the most frequent type of flood event recorded in Pemiscot County over the last 30 years, with 13 occurrences. River flooding and tropical storm events have also been noted. For example, heavy rain caused flash flooding on March 8, 2012, and extensive river flooding occurred on February 11, 2019, impacting adjacent areas.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties designated as Zone A have experienced the highest number of claims, with 81 claims averaging $5,345 and an average water depth of 0.9 feet. While Zone X and Zone X_SHADED have fewer claims, they have shown higher average payouts and water depths, suggesting potential for significant damage. Homeowners in Zone A, as well as those in areas with higher recorded water depths like Zone X_SHADED, should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
4 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Pemiscot County, Missouri has recorded 17 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 13 flash floods and 3 river or area floods. The county has received 26 federal disaster declarations, 5 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1973–2025)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Mar 30, 2025 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | Dec 10, 2021 |
| 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, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Flood | Mar 11, 2019 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds And Flooding | Flood | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Flood | Dec 23, 2015 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 15, 2015 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Feb 11, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Feb 21, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Mar 8, 2012 | 10.00K |
| Flash Flood | Feb 24, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 2, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 1, 2011 | 250.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 26, 2009 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 15, 2009 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 9, 2009 | 30.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Sep 14, 2008 | 150.00K |
Flood — Feb 11, 2019
A slow moving storm system in the Lower Mississippi Valley produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding, extensive areal and river flooding of adjacent areas over portions of Bootheel of Missouri on February 11th and 12th.
Flood — Feb 21, 2015
Melting snow and sleet from recent winter storms combined with heavy rain to produce isolated flooding of low lying areas across parts of the Missouri Bootheel on February 21, 2015. A few roads were closed.
Flash Flood — Mar 8, 2012
A slow moving cold front pushed across the Missouri Bootheel during the afternoon of March 8, 2012. Showers and a few thunderstorms developed along and behind the front dumping a couple inches of rain across the area. Isolated flash flooding occurred as a result of the heavy rain.
Flash Flood — Feb 24, 2011
A warm front pushed north from the gulf coast and stalled across northern sections of the Mid-South during the early morning hours on February 24th. Widespread showers and thunderstorms developed along the stalled front producing very heavy rain and flash flooding. Late that afternoon and evening a cold front pushed across the Mid-South. An intense squall line developed in advance of the front ...
Flash Flood — May 2, 2011
A slow moving cold front moved into the Mid-South during the May 1st-May 3rd, 2011 time frame. Showers and thunderstorms developed along the front and trained across the same area. As a result, flash flooding occurred across the Missouri Bootheel. In addition, a few storms became severe and produced damaging winds and large hail.
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 Pemiscot 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 Pemiscot 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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