Enter any address in Perkins County, South Dakota to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from heavy rainfall events is the primary flood hazard in Perkins County. Between 2003 and 2023, NOAA Storm Events data recorded 16 flood events and 14 flash flood events in the county. For example, on August 4, 2023, runoff from heavy rain caused flash flooding north and west of Faith, impacting roads and fields. Similarly, on July 26, 2015, slow-moving thunderstorms produced two to four inches of rain, causing flash flooding near Lodgepole.
While specific NFIP claim data by zone for Perkins County was not provided, general FEMA guidance indicates that properties located in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), which include A, AE, AH, AO, and V zones, face higher risks and are typically required to have flood insurance for federally backed mortgages. Homeowners and real estate agents should consult official flood maps to determine specific property risk levels.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
5 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Perkins County, South Dakota has recorded 30 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 14 flash floods and 16 river or area floods. The county has received 26 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 (1976–2020)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding | Flood | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Storm | Dec 24, 2016 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Flood | Jun 13, 2014 |
| Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Oct 3, 2013 |
| Flooding | Flood | Mar 11, 2011 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 16, 2010 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Storm | Apr 2, 2010 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Storm | Jan 20, 2010 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Aug 4, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 24, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Mar 23, 2019 | 100.00K |
| Flood | May 22, 2019 | 250.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 26, 2015 | 30.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 7, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 27, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 20, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 18, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Mar 10, 2014 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Aug 4, 2023
Runoff from heavy rain caused flash flooding north and west of Faith. Runoff flooded a few roads and accumulated in several fields and ditches.
Flood — May 24, 2019
A powerful storm system slowly moved from the Four Corners region northeastward through the Plains, leading to a prolonged period of precipitation across western South Dakota May 20-22. This three day period was among the coldest, wettest, and snowiest on record for late May, with several temperature and precipitation records set. Runoff from the rain and melting snow led to flooding of creeks,...
Flood — Mar 23, 2019
Moderate flooding occurred along parts of the Moreau River due to snowmelt and ice jams.
Flood — May 22, 2019
A powerful storm system slowly moved from the Four Corners region northeastward through the Plains, leading to a prolonged period of precipitation across western South Dakota May 20-22. This three day period was among the coldest, wettest, and snowiest on record for late May, with several temperature and precipitation records set. Runoff from the rain and melting snow led to flooding of creeks,...
Flash Flood — Jul 26, 2015
Severe thunderstorms tracked near the North Dakota border in northern Perkins County. Large hail and strong wind gusts accompanied the storm. The slow-moving thunderstorms also produced two to four inches of rain which caused flash flooding near Lodgepole.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Perkins County, South Dakota:
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 Perkins County, South Dakota 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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