Enter any address in Greene County, New York to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding and river flooding are the dominant flood types in Greene County, NY, based on NOAA Storm Events data from the last 30 years, which recorded 67 flood events and 62 flash flood events. Recent events include heavy rainfall on December 18, 2023, which caused areal and river flooding across the region, with some rivers remaining high for days. Remnants of Tropical Storm Debby also brought heavy rain and flash flooding to the area on August 9, 2024.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) data shows a significant number of claims in Zone A, with an average payout of $38,832 and an average water depth of 10.1 feet. Properties in Zone X and X_Shaded also experienced substantial claims, with average payouts of $43,950 and $13,447 respectively, and average water depths of 2.8 feet and 6.9 feet. Homeowners in areas designated as Zone A, or those located near rivers and streams, should pay particular attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
50 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Greene County, New York has recorded 133 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 62 flash floods and 67 river or area floods. The county has received 29 federal disaster declarations, 2 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1987–2021)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Henri | Hurricane | Aug 21, 2021 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm | Snowstorm | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Hurricane Sandy | Hurricane | Oct 27, 2012 |
| Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee | Severe Storm | Sep 7, 2011 |
| Hurricane Irene | Hurricane | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Storm | Dec 11, 2008 |
| Severe Storms And Inland And Coastal Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 14, 2007 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 26, 2006 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Aug 9, 2024 | 0.50K |
| Flood | Apr 30, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Dec 18, 2023 | 3.00K |
| Flood | Dec 18, 2023 | 5.00K |
| Flood | Dec 18, 2023 | 30.00K (1 deaths) |
| Flood | Jul 16, 2023 | 5.00K |
| Flood | May 1, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Apr 7, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Apr 7, 2022 | 20.00K |
| Flood | Oct 26, 2021 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Aug 9, 2024
On August 9, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Debby impacted eastern New York, bringing periods of heavy rain and gusty winds. Total rainfall accumulations generally ranged from about 1-4 with several instances of flash flooding in the Capital District and isolated instances in the Eastern Catskills and Upper-Hudson Valley. Non-thunderstorm wind gusts throughout eastern New York peaked between ...
Flood — Apr 30, 2023
A strong low pressure system tracked up the East Coast bringing moderate to locally heavy rainfall across the region on April 30, continuing into the overnight hours on May 1. Rainfall amounts were generally in the 1 to 2 inch range with some localized areas receiving 3 inches. This rainfall was enough to result in some minor flooding across portions of eastern New York, mostly ponding of water...
Flood — Dec 18, 2023
An area of low pressure tracked up the East Coast and intensified in the process as it brought widespread moderate to heavy rainfall across eastern New York on December 18, 2023. Rainfall totals were between 2 and 5 inches with the highest amounts across the eastern Catskills. This rain led to both areal and river flooding across the region. Some rivers didn't recede until December 22.||States ...
Flood — Jul 16, 2023
A couple of rounds of showers and thunderstorms resulted in wind damage and flash flooding over parts of eastern New York on July 16, 2023. One round occurred during the early morning hours which resulted in some downed trees and wires as well as some street flooding and washouts, primarily across the mid-Hudson Valley. The second round moved through during the afternoon leading to some floodin...
Flood — May 1, 2023
A strong low pressure system tracked up the East Coast bringing moderate to locally heavy rainfall across the region on April 30, continuing into the overnight hours on May 1. Rainfall amounts were generally in the 1 to 2 inch range with some localized areas receiving 3 inches. This rainfall was enough to result in some minor flooding across portions of eastern New York, mostly ponding of water...
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 Greene County, New York:
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 Greene County, New York 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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