Enter any address in Pike County, Pennsylvania to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the dominant flood character in Pike County. Between 2000 and 2020, NOAA data recorded 17 flash flood events and 10 flood events. Recent examples include localized flooding of small streams and roads following heavy rainfall on July 12, 2025, and flash flooding of roads due to locally heavy rainfall on May 9, 2025. Additionally, a flash flood event on August 4, 2020, associated with Tropical Storm Isaias, brought widespread rainfall of 3 to 5 inches to the region, producing areas of flash flooding.
FEMA data indicates that properties in Zone A and Zone X have experienced the most National Flood Insurance Program claims. Zone A properties saw an average payout of $19,042 with an average water depth of 7.3 feet, while Zone X properties had an average payout of $13,397 with an average water depth of 5.1 feet. Homeowners in or near flood-prone areas, particularly those adjacent to small streams, creeks, or the Delaware River, should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
7 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Pike County, Pennsylvania has recorded 27 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 17 flash floods and 10 river or area floods. The county has received 18 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 (1965–2020)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Hurricane Sandy | Hurricane | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Hurricane Irene | Hurricane | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides | Severe Storm | Jun 23, 2006 |
| Hurricane Katrina | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 2, 2005 |
| Tropical Depression Ivan | Hurricane | Sep 17, 2004 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances | Severe Storm | Sep 8, 2004 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes,and Flooding | Severe Storm | May 31, 1998 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jul 12, 2025 | 2.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 9, 2025 | 5.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 3, 2023 | 10.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 4, 2020 | 50.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 4, 2020 | 25.00K |
| Flash Flood | Mar 11, 2011 | 50.00K |
| Flood | Jun 28, 2006 | 5M |
| Flash Flood | Oct 8, 2005 | 50K |
| Flood | Apr 3, 2005 | 1M |
| Flood | Apr 3, 2005 | .5M |
Flash Flood — Jul 12, 2025
A warm and unstable environment south of a warm front supported the development of scattered thunderstorms over northeastern Pennsylvania. Torrential rainfall contributed to localized flooding of small streams, creeks and area roads.
Flash Flood — May 9, 2025
A slow-moving upper level low pressure system moved across Northeast Pennsylvania during the day. This feature triggered scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall that led to isolated flash flooding of roads.
Flash Flood — Jul 3, 2023
A stationary front draped over the region provided the focus for slow moving thunderstorm activity over northeastern Pennsylvania. Localized areas of 2 to 4 inches of rainfall contributed to some small stream and creek flooding near the Delaware River.
Flash Flood — Aug 4, 2020
Rain and embedded thunderstorms moved through Northeast Pennsylvania on the 4th associated with Tropical Storm Isaias. Widespread rainfall of 3 to 5 inches occurred across the region. Locally heavy rainfall produced areas of flash flooding.
Flash Flood — Mar 11, 2011
A low pressure system moved northeast from the Ohio Valley to the Great Lakes and strengthened. Heavy rain moved into northeast Pennsylvania late in the evening on the 10th, and continued into the overnight hours on the 11th. Rainfall amounts ranged from around 1.5 to over 2 inches in areas that experienced flooding, with isolated amounts over 3 inches in Pike county. The rain combined with mel...
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, Pennsylvania:
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, Pennsylvania 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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