Enter any address in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from heavy rainfall events is the primary flood hazard in Wyoming County, PA. Over the last 30 years, the NOAA Storm Events Database has recorded 42 flash flood events and 25 general flood events. For example, on August 9, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Debby contributed to prolonged torrential rains, causing widespread flash flooding that destroyed roads and bridges and impacted numerous properties, necessitating swiftwater rescues.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced the most claims, with an average payout of $24,524 and an average water depth of 11.2 feet. While Zone X_UNSHADED has fewer claims, it shows a higher average water depth of 9.2 feet. Homeowners in Zone A, Zone X_UNSHADED, and those in areas with unknown flood zone designations should pay particular 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.
Wyoming County, Pennsylvania has recorded 67 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 42 flash floods and 25 river or area floods. The county has received 27 federal disaster declarations, 6 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1972–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Tropical Storm Debby | Tropical Storm | Aug 9, 2024 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Hurricane Sandy | Hurricane | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee | Flood | Sep 3, 2011 |
| Tropical Storm Lee | Flood | Sep 3, 2011 |
| Hurricane Irene | Hurricane | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 25, 2011 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Nov 16, 2006 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Aug 9, 2024 | 250.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 9, 2024 | 2.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 9, 2024 | 15.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 9, 2024 | 3.00K |
| Flash Flood | Dec 18, 2023 | 1.00K |
| Flash Flood | Dec 18, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Dec 18, 2023 | 2.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 9, 2023 | 250.00K |
| Flash Flood | Dec 25, 2020 | 10.00K |
| Flash Flood | Dec 24, 2020 | 10.00K |
Flood — Aug 9, 2024
A deep plume of tropical moisture had spread over Northeast Pennsylvania ahead of the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. Prolonged torrential rains blanketed the region during the night and early morning hours before becoming enhanced by the approaching tropical remnants. This enhancement of rainfall led to widespread flash flooding in many parts of the region where roads and bridges were destro...
Flash Flood — Aug 9, 2024
A deep plume of tropical moisture had spread over Northeast Pennsylvania ahead of the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. Prolonged torrential rains blanketed the region during the night and early morning hours before becoming enhanced by the approaching tropical remnants. This enhancement of rainfall led to widespread flash flooding in many parts of the region where roads and bridges were destro...
Flash Flood — Dec 18, 2023
Low pressure moved north along the Atlantic Seaboard spreading steady and heavy rain into northeastern Pennsylvania during the overnight hours. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were observed along with a considerable amount of melting snow into area rivers and streams. Widespread flash flooding and river flooding occurred during this event.
Flash Flood — Sep 9, 2023
A stationary frontal system over northeastern Pennsylvania combined with a weak upper level disturbance to focus heavy rain producing thunderstorms over the area. Torrential downpours over just a couple of hours accumulated between 3 to 5 inches of rainfall in small stream basins above the large metropolitan area known as the Lackawanna-Wyoming Valley. Severe flash flooding resulted in many roa...
Flash Flood — Dec 25, 2020
A complex storm system moved from the Lower Mississippi valley to lower Ontario during this time period. Warm and moist air surged northward from the Gulf of Mexico bringing rain and temperatures in the lower 50s. Rainfall on the order of 2 to 4 inches accompanied the storm system. The warmer air and windy conditions rapidly melted a substantial snowpack of 20 to 30 inches in the region. This, ...
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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming 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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