Enter any address in Eastland County, Texas to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the dominant flood character in Eastland County. Recent events include flash flooding on May 4, 2024, and on November 8, 2024, associated with storm systems bringing heavy rain.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) data shows that properties in Zone A have experienced the most claims, with an average payout of $31,549 and an average water depth of 9.7 feet. Zone X_UNSHADED also shows a significant number of claims, averaging $23,596 in payouts and 6.1 feet of water depth. Properties in Zone UNKNOWN have had a high average payout of $32,861, though with a very high average water depth of 56.0 feet.
Residents in Zone A and Zone X_UNSHADED, as well as those in Zone UNKNOWN, should pay particular attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
1 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Eastland County, Texas has recorded 52 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 46 flash floods and 6 river or area floods. The county has received 27 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 (1990–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Flood | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Kidd Fire | Fire | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Wheat Field Fire | Fire | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Severe Winter Storms | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Flood | May 22, 2016 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 4, 2015 |
| East Sidwynicks Fire | Fire | Apr 15, 2011 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Nov 8, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 4, 2024 | 10.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 31, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 18, 2017 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 30, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 29, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 2, 2016 | 50.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 2, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jul 16, 2013 | 6.00K |
| Flood | Jul 16, 2013 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Nov 8, 2024
An upper level storm system brough scattered strong to severe storms that produced large hail, wind damage, and flash flooding for areas near and west of I-35 on both the 7th and 8th. The largest observed hail was the size of golf balls and was reported in Young County.
Flash Flood — May 4, 2024
A shortwave trough and a cold front led to the development of scattered to numerous thunderstorms May 4 and 5. Heavy rain causing flash flooding was the main impact during these days. Unfortunately one flash flood fatality occurred in Johnson County.
Flash Flood — May 31, 2021
A weakening line of thunderstorms Memorial Day morning, followed by a second line of storms that evening (which developed along an approaching cold front), led to instances of heavy rain and flooding across the region. One storm also produced minor wind damage.
Flood — May 18, 2017
Thunderstorms which developed just west of the region along a dryline produced large hail and damaging winds in several counties as they spread east into North and Central Texas. In one instance, high non-thunderstorm winds occurred downstream from the convection, likely due to a heat burst beneath the anvil.
Flood — May 30, 2016
Several disturbances in advance of a deepening upper level trough over the southwest states led to multiple rounds of showers and storms across North and Central TX. With wet soils already in place, flash flooding was the main weather concern during this time. However, with unstable air still in place, some storms were able to become severe with large hail and damaging winds.
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 Eastland County, Texas:
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 Eastland County, Texas 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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