Enter any address in Pike County, Ohio to see its FEMA flood zone
Flood events, including flash floods, are the dominant flood character in Pike County, OH. Over the last 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data recorded 54 flood events and 29 flash flood events, resulting in two reported deaths. Recent flood events occurred in January 2023, with showers and thunderstorms developing ahead of a low-pressure system. Another flood event was noted in July 2025, associated with a cold front and developing thunderstorms that produced heavy rainfall.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data shows that properties in Zone A experienced the highest number of claims, with an average payout of $18,637 and an average water depth of 2.7 feet. Properties in Zone X had 10 claims with an average payout of $9,078 and an average water depth of 2.4 feet. Residents with properties in Zone A, or those located near rivers and streams, should pay the most attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
5 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Pike County, Ohio has recorded 83 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 29 flash floods and 54 river or area floods. The county has received 17 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, Flooding, And Landslides | Flood | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides | Flood | Feb 14, 2018 |
| 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 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides | Severe Storm | Dec 22, 2004 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Aug 27, 2004 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Feb 16, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jul 9, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Sep 27, 2024 | 100.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 27, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jan 3, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 26, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Feb 17, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Feb 17, 2022 | 10.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 5, 2022 | 20.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 29, 2021 | 0.00K |
Flood — Feb 16, 2025
A low pressure system brought heavy rainfall to the region as it moved through the Ohio Valley.
Flood — Jul 9, 2025
A low pressure system moved through the Great Lakes region, trailing a cold front through the area. Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of the advancing cold front. Some storms produced gusty winds and heavy rainfall.
Flood — Sep 27, 2024
The remnants of Hurricane Helene moved through the Ohio Valley during the day.
Flash Flood — Sep 27, 2024
The remnants of Hurricane Helene moved through the Ohio Valley during the day.
Flood — Jan 3, 2023
Showers and thunderstorms developed during the morning hours ahead of a low pressure system moving through the Ohio Valley.
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 Pike 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 Pike 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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