Enter any address in Chase County, Nebraska to see its FEMA flood zone
9 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Chase County, Nebraska has recorded 13 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 11 flash floods and 2 river or area floods. The county has received 12 federal disaster declarations, 1 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1990–2020)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 19, 2011 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | Jun 5, 2009 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 22, 2008 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 11, 2007 |
| Severe Winter Storms | Severe Storm | Dec 19, 2006 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuees | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | Apr 10, 2001 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jun 24, 2025 | 5.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 29, 2023 | 10.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 26, 2023 | 25.00K |
| Flood | May 26, 2023 | 100.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 11, 2023 | 10.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 20, 2010 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 12, 2010 | 100.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 5, 2008 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 4, 2008 | 30.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 13, 2007 | 25.00K |
Flash Flood — Jun 24, 2025
Scattered thunderstorms developed over the southern Nebraska Panhandle, northeastern Colorado and far southwestern Nebraska during the late afternoon hours of June 24th. Some of this activity produced severe winds over Deuel County and flash flooding was reported in the Imperial area.
Flash Flood — May 29, 2023
A cold front approached western and north central Nebraska on May 29th, initiating numerous thunderstorms across western and north central Nebraska. Some storms became severe, especially over the Sandhills. Hail up to quarter size, thunderstorm wind gusts up to 75 MPH and localized flooding was reported.
Flash Flood — May 26, 2023
During the early morning hours of May 26th, very heavy rain fell across southern portions of Chase and Hayes counties in southwestern Nebraska. The heavy rainfall led to flash flooding over southern Chase and southern Hayes counties in Nebraska. Highway 6 and highway 61 were closed in southeastern Chase County due to water covering the roadway. Highway 25 and highway 6 was also closed in southe...
Flood — May 26, 2023
During the early morning hours of May 26th, very heavy rain fell across southern portions of Chase and Hayes counties in southwestern Nebraska. The heavy rainfall led to flash flooding over southern Chase and southern Hayes counties in Nebraska. Highway 6 and highway 61 were closed in southeastern Chase County due to water covering the roadway. Highway 25 and highway 6 was also closed in southe...
Flash Flood — May 11, 2023
A slow moving, upper level low, situated over Colorado, led to the development of thunderstorms across the high plains of eastern Colorado, western Kansas and western Nebraska during the afternoon and evening hours of May 11th. Thunderstorms, some severe with strong wind gusts, and heavy rain was reported over a large portion of western and southwestern Nebraska. Thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 M...
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Chase 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 Chase 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.
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