Enter any address in Hocking County, Ohio to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from heavy rainfall is the dominant flood character in Hocking County. Between 2000 and 2020, NOAA recorded 75 flood events and 40 flash flood events, with one reported fatality. For instance, on July 1, 2025, a stalled cold front produced heavy rainfall, leading to runoff and flooding. Similar conditions were observed on multiple occasions around that date.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) data shows that properties in Zone A have experienced the most claims, with an average payout of $15,704 and an average water depth of 5.3 feet. Properties in Zone X_SHADED also saw significant claims, averaging $10,437 with 2.6 feet of water. Homeowners in Zone A and Zone X_SHADED, as well as those in areas with unknown flood risk, should pay particular attention to flood preparedness.
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.
Hocking County, Ohio has recorded 115 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 40 flash floods and 75 river or area floods. The county has received 18 federal disaster declarations, 3 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1968–2020)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide | Tornado | May 27, 2019 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides | Flood | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Severe Storms | Severe Storm | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Severe Storms And Straight-line Winds | Severe Storm | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 4, 2011 |
| Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike | Severe Storm | Sep 14, 2008 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides | Severe Storm | Dec 22, 2004 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jun 30, 2025 | 20.00K |
| Flood | Apr 4, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 3, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jul 1, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 1, 2025 | 0.00K (1 deaths) |
| Flood | Mar 24, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jan 12, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Aug 21, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Aug 20, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Feb 17, 2022 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Jun 30, 2025
Scattered thunderstorms developed in a warm and humid airmass.
Flood — Apr 4, 2025
Widespread showers and thunderstorms occurred across the region as waves of low pressure moved east along a frontal boundary that was stalled out along the Ohio River.
Flood — May 3, 2025
A stalled stationary front sparked showers and thunderstorms that produced heavy rainfall.
Flood — Jul 1, 2025
A cold front sagged down into the Ohio Valley region and eventually stalled out. This boundary was the focus for showers and thunderstorms to develop in a saturated environment, producing heavy rainfall, runoff, and flooding.
Flash Flood — Jul 1, 2025
A cold front sagged down into the Ohio Valley region and eventually stalled out. This boundary was the focus for showers and thunderstorms to develop in a saturated environment, producing heavy rainfall, runoff, and flooding.
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 Hocking County, Ohio:
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 Hocking County, Ohio 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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