Enter any address in Dundy County, Nebraska to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms dominates Dundy County's flood events. Over the past 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data shows 12 flash flood events and 6 general flood events. Recent occurrences include flash flooding in southeast Dundy County in June 2024, where thunderstorms caused impassable roads, and in May 2023, when heavy rain led to flooding along the Republican River, impacting train tracks.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced flood insurance claims. One claim in Zone A resulted in an average payout of $3,019 with an average water depth of 1.0 foot. Residents in areas prone to flash flooding, as well as those located near rivers and creeks, should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
9 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Dundy County, Nebraska has recorded 18 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 12 flash floods and 6 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 (1993–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 20, 2024 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 6, 2015 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 19, 2011 |
| 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 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Storm | Nov 27, 2005 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuees | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | May 31, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 2, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 26, 2023 | 30.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 26, 2023 | 30.00K |
| Flood | May 17, 2023 | 1.00K |
| Flood | Jul 23, 2020 | 100.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 23, 2020 | 100.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 20, 2020 | 30.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 31, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 27, 2015 | 0.00K |
Flood — May 31, 2024
In the late afternoon of the 30th, storms began to fire across eastern Colorado and moved northeast through southwestern Nebraska. Later in the night, another round of storms moved east through the area. These rounds of storm produced heavy, prolonged rain, causing minor urban flooding to occur.
Flood — Jun 2, 2024
Thunderstorms developed across southwest Nebraska which led to some flash flooding in southeast Dundy county where some roads became impassable. Damaging winds around 100 mph were recorded across the area, along with some damage to trees, a building losing its roof, broken power lines, and a flipped pivot. Hail up to golf ball size also occurred.
Flood — May 26, 2023
In the afternoon of the 25th, slow moving, high precipitation thunderstorms formed in eastern Colorado and moved northeast. In the evening, severe hail was reported along with heavy rain. Overnight on the 25th, the storms slowed, began to back-build, and cause flooding in southwest Nebraska. Flooding continued until the 28th but the damage it caused took even longer to repair. 6.5 to 9.5 inches...
Flash Flood — May 26, 2023
In the afternoon of the 25th, slow moving, high precipitation thunderstorms formed in eastern Colorado and moved northeast. In the evening, severe hail was reported along with heavy rain. Overnight on the 25th, the storms slowed, began to back-build, and cause flooding in southwest Nebraska. Flooding continued until the 28th but the damage it caused took even longer to repair. 6.5 to 9.5 inches...
Flood — May 17, 2023
In the late afternoon a slow moving, heavy rain producing storm was moving southeast across southwestern Nebraska. Although there was primarily one section on the southwest end of this line of storms, the rain to the northwest likely assisted in creating a flood ripe environment, as this is downstream of the creeks and rivers. Flooding along the Republican River was reported to cover miles of t...
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 Dundy 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 Dundy 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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