Enter any address in Washita County, Oklahoma to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from severe thunderstorms is the dominant flood character in Washita County. Between 1996 and 2023, the NOAA Storm Events Database recorded 15 flash flood events and 2 flood events. For example, widespread severe weather led to flash flooding on May 20, 2019, and again on May 25, 2019.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A and Zone X have both experienced claims. While Zone A claims were less frequent, Zone X claims showed a significantly higher average payout and water depth. Homeowners in areas designated as Zone A or Zone X, particularly those without a Base Flood Elevation (BFE) or located near waterways, should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
Washita County, Oklahoma has recorded 17 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 15 flash floods and 2 river or area floods. The county has received 37 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 (1973–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Nov 2, 2024 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Tornado | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Severe Winter Storms | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | Oct 26, 2020 |
| 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, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Tornado | May 16, 2017 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 28, 2017 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | May 25, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 20, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 8, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Oct 7, 2018 | 10.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 23, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 14, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 22, 2007 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 1, 2007 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 8, 2002 | 20K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 8, 2002 | — |
Flash Flood — May 25, 2019
Scattered supercells merged into a linear system that produced a variety of severe weather on the 25th.
Flash Flood — May 20, 2019
An extremely unstable environment led to widespread severe weather across Texas and Oklahoma on the 20th into the morning of the 21st.
Flood — May 8, 2019
Numerous supercell storms were followed by a large line of thunderstorms that produced severe weather on the evening and overnight of the 7th into the 8th.
Flash Flood — Oct 7, 2018
A warm front lifted north through Oklahoma during the day on the 7th, producing numerous thunderstorms.
Flash Flood — May 23, 2015
Storms developed in the panhandles on the 23rd under the influence of an upper level trough. These storms merged into a line and moved eastward over Oklahoma producing widespread 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 Washita 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 Washita 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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