Enter any address in Rogers County, Oklahoma to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the dominant flood character in Rogers County. Over the last 30 years, the NOAA Storm Events Database recorded 78 flash flood events, resulting in one fatality, compared to nine general flood events. Recent examples include flash flooding reported in May 2024 due to efficient rain production from widespread thunderstorms, and in May 2025, where locally heavy rainfall from severe thunderstorms also resulted in flash flooding.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data shows that properties in Zone A have experienced the most claims, with 92 instances. However, properties in Zone X, particularly Zone X_UNSHADED, have seen higher average claim payouts and water depths, suggesting significant flood damage can occur outside of high-risk areas. Homeowners in Zone A, as well as those in Zone X_UNSHADED and Zone X, should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
33 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Rogers County, Oklahoma has recorded 87 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 78 flash floods and 9 river or area floods. The county has received 31 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 (1974–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 19, 2024 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Severe Winter Storms | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 7, 2019 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 5, 2015 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Storm | Jan 31, 2011 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | May 25, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Nov 8, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 5, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Mar 23, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 9, 2023 | 15.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 27, 2021 | 10.00K |
| Flood | May 23, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 23, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 21, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 21, 2019 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — May 25, 2025
Strong to severe thunderstorms developed into northeastern Oklahoma during the early morning hours of the 25th, as lift increased north of a warm front with the strengthening of the low level jet across the area. Very unstable air combined with strong wind shear to support the development of some supercell thunderstorms. Large hail to golf ball size occurred with the severe thunderstorms. Local...
Flash Flood — Nov 8, 2024
Widespread showers and thunderstorms developed across eastern Oklahoma on the 8th, ahead of a strong, slow-moving storm system that translated into the Southern Plains from the Southern Rockies. These showers and thunderstorms produced a corridor of locally heavy rainfall in northeastern Oklahoma, which resulted in some flash flooding.
Flash Flood — May 5, 2024
Widespread showers and thunderstorms developed across northeastern Oklahoma during the early morning hours of the 5th, as an upper level disturbance approached the area. Very moist air in place across the region resulted in some of the thunderstorms being very efficient rain producers. Areas of locally heavy rainfall occurred with the thunderstorms, and some flash flooding was reported in Tulsa...
Flash Flood — Mar 23, 2023
Strong to severe thunderstorms developed across northeastern Oklahoma during the afternoon and evening hours of the 23rd, as a cold front moved slowly into the area. The strongest thunderstorms produced hail up to ping pong ball size. Locally heavy rainfall as a result of multiple rounds of thunderstorms developing along the slow-moving front, and spreading over the same areas, resulted in some...
Flash Flood — Jun 9, 2023
Thunderstorms developed along a weak surface boundary during the evening of the 9th, and moved across portions of northeastern Oklahoma. The strongest storms produced hail up to quarter size and damaging wind gusts. A slow-moving severe thunderstorm also produced locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding near Catoosa in Rogers County.
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 Rogers County, Oklahoma:
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 Rogers County, Oklahoma 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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