Enter any address in Camden County, New Jersey to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the most frequent type of flood event recorded in Camden County over the past 30 years, with 92 occurrences. Coastal flooding and general flooding also occur regularly. Recent events include flash flooding on July 31, 2025, caused by a stationary front, and coastal flooding on January 13, 2024, driven by strong southeast winds pushing water up the Delaware Bay and River.
National Flood Insurance Program data shows that properties in Zone A have experienced the highest number of claims, with 657 claims filed. However, properties in Zone X, particularly Zone X Unshaded, have seen higher average payouts and water depths, suggesting that even areas not in higher-risk zones can experience significant flood damage. Homeowners in coastal areas, along tidal waterways, and in Zone A or X should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
39 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Camden County, New Jersey has recorded 213 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 92 flash floods and 54 river or area floods. The county has received 25 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 (1965–2021)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Remnants Of Hurricane Ida | Hurricane | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm | Severe Storm | Jan 22, 2016 |
| Severe Storm | Severe Storm | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Hurricane Sandy | Hurricane | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Hurricane Irene | Hurricane | Aug 27, 2011 |
| Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm | Snowstorm | Feb 5, 2010 |
| Snowstorm | Snowstorm | Dec 19, 2009 |
| Severe Storms And Inland And Coastal Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 14, 2007 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jul 31, 2025 | 15.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 16, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Coastal Flood | Jan 13, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Coastal Flood | Apr 12, 2024 | — |
| Coastal Flood | Jan 10, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Coastal Flood | Mar 9, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 6, 2024 | 20.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 6, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Coastal Flood | Apr 4, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Coastal Flood | Dec 28, 2023 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Jul 31, 2025
A stationary front sparked off showers and thunderstorms across the forecast area. Flash flooding resulted.
Flash Flood — May 16, 2025
Scattered thunderstorms developed along a slow moving warm front.
Coastal Flood — Jan 13, 2024
Strong south to southeast winds resulted in widespread tidal flooding for much of the coast line and tidal waterways. The strong southeast to south winds resulted in a push of water up the Delaware Bay/River and through the back bays of the Atlantic coast. The outcome was the tidal inundation of roads and structures.
Coastal Flood — Apr 12, 2024
High astronomical tides in addition to strong southerly flow resulted in higher water levels, mainly along the Delaware Bay and tidal Delaware River. However, some flooding was observed in the back bays as southerly flow prevented water from draining.
Coastal Flood — Jan 10, 2024
A strong system affected the region with steady southerly flow pushing water up into coastal communities both along the ocean and within the Delaware River/Bay and Chesapeake Bay. Water levels on the tidal Delaware River were higher due to 2 to 4+ inches of rainfall.
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 Camden County, New Jersey:
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 Camden County, New Jersey 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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