Enter any address in Scioto County, Ohio to see its FEMA flood zone
River overflow and flash flooding from heavy rainfall events are the dominant flood types in Scioto County. Recent events include heavy rainfall from showers and thunderstorms on January 3, 2023, and May 6, 2022.
Over the past 30 years, Scioto County has experienced 92 flood events and 74 flash flood events, resulting in a total of 4 deaths. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) data shows that Zone X areas have had 109 claims with an average payout of $9,790 and an average water depth of 2.8 feet. Zone A areas have seen 105 claims with an average payout of $11,420 and an average water depth of 2.3 feet. Properties in Zone A and Zone X, particularly those near rivers or in lower-lying areas, should pay close attention to flood risk.
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.
Scioto County, Ohio has recorded 166 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 74 flash floods and 92 river or area floods. The county has received 18 federal disaster declarations, 5 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 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 |
| Severe Winter Storm And Record/near Record Snow | Severe Storm | Feb 14, 2003 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Feb 16, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Feb 16, 2025 | 5.00K |
| Flash Flood | Feb 16, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 27, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 27, 2024 | 10.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 27, 2024 | 25.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 27, 2024 | 50.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 5, 2024 | 50.00K |
| Flood | Jan 3, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Aug 10, 2022 | 0.00K |
Flood — Feb 16, 2025
A low pressure system brought heavy rainfall to the region as it moved through the Ohio Valley.
Flash Flood — Feb 16, 2025
A low pressure system brought heavy rainfall to the region as it moved through the Ohio Valley.
Flash Flood — Sep 27, 2024
The remnants of Hurricane Helene moved through the Ohio Valley during the day.
Flash Flood — Jul 5, 2024
Scattered thunderstorms produced locally heavy rainfall and isolated flooding.
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 Scioto 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 Scioto 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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