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3 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Thomas County, Nebraska has recorded 4 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 2 flash floods and 2 river or area floods. The county has received 10 federal disaster declarations. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (2001–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 19, 2024 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 17, 2018 |
| Thedford Fire | Fire | Apr 22, 2011 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 22, 2008 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | May 4, 2007 |
| 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 | May 29, 2023 | 1.00K |
| Flood | May 29, 2023 | 25.00K |
| Flood | Jun 12, 2010 | 50.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 27, 2004 | — |
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.
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.
Flood — Jun 12, 2010
A semi stationary front across the plains over a three day period remained the focus for thunderstorm development on June 11th. The thunderstorms developed initially on the high plains and spread east and intensified producing several large hail events and an isolated tornado in western Nebraska. Overnight as the low level jet strengthened storms continued producing heavy rainfall over already ...
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Thomas 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 Thomas 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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