Enter any address in Wheatland County, Montana to see its FEMA flood zone
Wheatland County, Montana has recorded 9 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 4 flash floods and 5 river or area floods. The county has received 9 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 (1975–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 6, 2024 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Ice Jams And Flooding | Flood | Mar 1, 2014 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 4, 2011 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Jul 13, 2000 |
| Severe Storms,ice Jams, Snow Melt, Flooding | Severe Storm | Mar 1, 1997 |
| Rains, Showmelt, Storms & Flooding | Flood | Jun 28, 1975 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | May 26, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 3, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Mar 7, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Mar 6, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 23, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 7, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 1, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 23, 2002 | — |
| Flash Flood | Jul 3, 1998 | — |
Flash Flood — May 26, 2018
A few thunderstorms produced severe size hail across Park and Stillwater Counties, as well as some flash flooding across portions of Wheatland County.
Flash Flood — Jun 3, 2015
A slow-moving heavy thunderstorm resulted in some flash flooding across portions of Wheatland County during the evening of the 3rd into the early morning hours of the 4th.
Flood — Mar 7, 2014
After a very cold winter resulting in area rivers, streams and creeks freezing, early March began with some heavy snow followed by a rapid warm-up. This warm-up resulted in snowmelt and ice-jam flooding over area rivers, creeks and streams that continued into the middle of the month. While many areas experienced flooding, the locations that were most impacted by flooding included Park County, a...
Flood — Mar 6, 2014
After a very cold winter resulting in area rivers, streams and creeks freezing, early March began with some heavy snow followed by a rapid warm-up. This warm-up resulted in snowmelt and ice-jam flooding over area rivers, creeks and streams that continued into the middle of the month. While many areas experienced flooding, the locations that were most impacted by flooding included Park County, a...
Flood — May 23, 2011
A Pacific low moved into the four corners region on the 17th and migrated northeast into the Dakotas through the 22nd, bringing another round of heavy precipitation aided by a tap of Gulf of Mexico moisture. Another system passed to the south on the 23rd and 24th, continuing the precipitation across the area. These two systems brought a total of 4 to 7 inches of precipitation to the area throug...
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 Wheatland County, Montana:
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 Wheatland County, Montana 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.
Visit FloodSmart.gov to find an agent and get a quote.