Enter any address in Pike County, Missouri to see its FEMA flood zone
River overflow along the Mississippi and flash flooding from thunderstorms are the primary flood concerns in Pike County. Recent events include flash flooding in April 2017, when heavy rainfall caused historic flooding along Missouri River tributaries, and river flooding along the Mississippi in May 2013, which led to closed roads and flooded farmland.
National Flood Insurance Program data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced the most claims, with an average payout of $10,485 and an average water depth of 10.4 feet. Properties in Zone X, though fewer in number, have seen the highest average payouts ($17,969) and the deepest average water depths (14.8 feet). Homeowners in Zone A, Zone X, and those located near rivers or tributaries should pay the most attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
3 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Pike County, Missouri has recorded 28 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 14 flash floods and 14 river or area floods. The county has received 26 federal disaster declarations, 6 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, 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 22, 2015 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 15, 2015 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 29, 2013 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Storm | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm | Severe Storm | Jan 31, 2011 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | May 29, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 29, 2017 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 21, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Apr 12, 2013 | 15.00K |
| Flood | May 1, 2013 | 5.00K |
| Flood | Jun 1, 2013 | 5.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 20, 2010 | 0.00K (1 deaths) |
| Flood | Jun 14, 2010 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jul 29, 2008 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 25, 2008 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — May 29, 2019
Forecast area was in the warm sector ahead of a strong cold front. Storms developed across the region, some of which produced severe storms.
Flash Flood — Apr 29, 2017
A strong spring storm system brought multiple rounds of thunderstorms and heavy rain to the southeast half of Missouri during the weekend of April 29th-30th. Rainfall totals surpassed nine inches in some locations and this led to flash flooding and historic flooding along some of the tributaries of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. Areas along the Meramec River were especially hard hit as n...
Flash Flood — Jun 21, 2015
A cold front moved into the region and stalled out, triggering showers and thunderstorms. A number of thunderstorms developed across northern Missouri and west central Illinois. Heavy rain from the storms caused flash flooding across the region.
Flood — Apr 12, 2013
Heavy rain caused the Mississippi River to rise to major flood levels at several locations along the Missouri border. Damage was limited to some closed roads and agricultural lowlands. The river continued in flood into May.
Flood — May 1, 2013
The Mississippi River remained in flood through the month of May along the border of Marion and Pike counties. The river started at major flood levels, dropped to minor flooding by the middle of the month, but then rose to major levels again at the end of May. The flood wall in Hannibal kelp the major tourist areas in the city nice and dry. Damage was limited to some closed roads and flooded fa...
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 Pike 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 Pike 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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