Enter any address in Tillamook County, Oregon to see its FEMA flood zone
Tillamook County experiences significant flooding primarily driven by heavy rainfall events. Over the last 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data shows 61 flood events, resulting in one reported death. Recent examples include flooding in December 2023, when an atmospheric river brought heavy rains causing many streams and rivers to reach flood stage, impacting much of the county. Similarly, in February 2022, an atmospheric river event led to widespread small stream flooding and coastal river overflow.
NFIP claims data indicates that properties in Zone A, which have a higher flood risk, have experienced the most claims, with an average payout of $21,091 and an average water depth of 5.8 feet. Properties in coastal Zone V also face significant risk, with an average payout of $10,751 and an average water depth of 5.2 feet. Homeowners in these higher-risk zones, as well as those in Zone X and Zone X_Shaded with recorded flood damage, should pay particular attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
17 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Tillamook County, Oregon has recorded 61 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database. The county has received 24 federal disaster declarations, 8 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1964–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides | Severe Storm | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Pike Road Fire | Fire | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Wildfires And Straight-line Winds | Fire | Sep 7, 2020 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides | Severe Storm | Dec 6, 2015 |
| Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides | Flood | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Mudslides, Landslides, And Debris Flows | Severe Storm | Jan 13, 2011 |
| Severe Winter Storm, Record And Near Record Snow | Severe Storm | Dec 13, 2008 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Dec 5, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Dec 5, 2023 | 100.00K |
| Flood | Feb 28, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jan 6, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jan 13, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Nov 12, 2021 | 60.00K |
| Flood | Jan 12, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Nov 11, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jan 3, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Dec 20, 2020 | 0.00K |
Flood — Dec 5, 2023
A strong atmospheric river brought heavy rains on December 5th which pushed many streams and rivers to flood stage along the coast, with minor flooding on many smaller streams and creeks across northwest Oregon. After moderate rainfall December 1st through the 4th, a very slow moving front dumped more heavy rain to the northern Oregon coast and coast range mountains. Area of the Coast Range rec...
Flood — Feb 28, 2022
An atmospheric river event, starting late Sunday February 27th and continuing through Monday February 28th, brought heavy rain and strong winds to northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. Rainfall amounts varied from around one inch in the Willamette Valley, to 5 to 10 inches in the Coast Range as well as the Washington and northern Oregon Cascades. Widespread urban and small stream flooding ...
Flood — Jan 6, 2022
The second in a series of strong Pacific fronts brought another round of heavy rain and resulting flooding of mainstem rivers draining the coastal mountains and interior of northwest Oregon. Coastal flooding also occurred at some coastal communities as a result of high astronomical tides combined with high river levels and high seas.
Flood — Jan 13, 2021
A series of slow moving fronts brought periods of heavy rain along with strong winds. This resulted in high surf; coastal, river and urban flooding; landslides; and debris flows. As the front moved inland early on the 13th, a debris flow resulted in a fatality in the Columbia River Gorge. The front brought a burst of 35-50 mph winds to the Willamette Valley and southwest Washington interior r...
Flood — Nov 12, 2021
Heavy rains produced by an atmospheric river brought river flooding to portions of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. In addition, high tide backed up rivers and creeks in low lying areas along the coast, enhancing 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 Tillamook County, Oregon:
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 Tillamook County, Oregon 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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