Enter any address in Arthur County, Nebraska to see its FEMA flood zone
Arthur County, Nebraska has recorded 2 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 2 flash floods. The county has received 11 federal disaster declarations, 3 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1967–2026)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Morrill-cottonwood Fire | Fire | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Flood | Mar 9, 2019 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 6, 2015 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Severe Storms, Ice Jams, And Flooding | Flood | Mar 6, 2010 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | Jun 5, 2009 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 11, 2007 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuees | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Aug 4, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 4, 1998 | 50K |
Flash Flood — Aug 4, 2011
A line of thunderstorms developed from the southern Nebraska panhandle into central Nebraska on the afternoon of August 4th and remained fairly stationary before evolving into a north to south oriented line of storms and progressing into eastern Nebraska. Heavy rains were produced from these thunderstorms, with amounts exceeding 3.00 inches in portions of Arthur and McPherson counties. These h...
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Arthur County, Nebraska:
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 Arthur County, Nebraska 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.