Enter any address in Kimball County, Nebraska to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms dominates flood events in Kimball County. Over the past 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data shows 29 flash flood events compared to 4 general flood events. Recent examples include flash flooding reported in southwest Kimball County on June 30, 2016, following torrential rainfall, and street flooding in portions of Kimball on August 14, 2022, due to heavy rainfall from severe thunderstorms.
Residents in areas prone to flash flooding, particularly those in low-lying areas or near drainage paths, should be aware of potential risks. Homeowners without a Base Flood Elevation (BFE) or those located in areas with a higher probability of flooding, as indicated by FEMA flood zone data, should pay particular attention to flood risk information.
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.
Kimball County, Nebraska has recorded 33 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 29 flash floods and 4 river or area floods. The county has received 8 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 (1997–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm And Straight-line Winds | Severe Storm | Apr 6, 2024 |
| 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 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 |
| Severe Snow Storms, Rain, And Strong Winds | Severe Storm | Oct 24, 1997 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Aug 14, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 28, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 30, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 18, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 12, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 11, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 10, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 27, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 26, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 11, 2014 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Aug 14, 2022
Severe thunderstorms developed during the evening of the 14th with gusty winds in excess of 60 mph. Additionally, heavy rainfall resulted in street flooding for portions of Kimball.
Flash Flood — Jul 28, 2018
Thunderstorms produced large hail, very heavy rainfall and a weak tornado across Kimball County.
Flash Flood — Jun 30, 2016
Thunderstorms produced torrential rainfall over a short period of time, with flash flooding reported in southwest Kimball County.
Flash Flood — Aug 18, 2016
Thunderstorms produced large hail and very heavy rainfall across portions of the southern Nebraska Panhandle. Flash flooding was reported in Banner, Morrill and Kimball counties.
Flash Flood — Jun 12, 2016
Thunderstorms produced damaging winds and torrential rainfall across the southern Nebraska Panhandle. Flash flooding was observed in and around Scottsbluff where three to five inches of rain fell.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Kimball 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 Kimball 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.