Enter any address in Hall County, Texas to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the primary flood concern in Hall County. Between 1994 and 2024, NOAA Storm Events data recorded 10 flash flood events and 6 flood events. Recent flash flood events occurred in May 2024 and May 2022, with storms developing along drylines and quasi-stationary fronts, sometimes producing large hail and severe winds.
Residents in areas prone to rapid water level increases, particularly those near drainage channels or in low-lying areas, should be aware of flash flood risks. Homeowners and real estate agents should consult flood zone maps to understand specific risks, as flood insurance needs can vary by location within the county.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
10 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Hall County, Texas has recorded 16 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 10 flash floods and 6 river or area floods. The county has received 18 federal disaster declarations, 1 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1989–2021)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Dec 26, 2015 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 4, 2015 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Apr 6, 2011 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Mar 14, 2008 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Apr 26, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 1, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 31, 2022 | 1.00M |
| Flash Flood | May 13, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Aug 13, 2017 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Oct 5, 2017 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Oct 4, 2017 | 40.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 22, 2016 | 5.00M |
| Flood | May 27, 2015 | 250.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 19, 2013 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Apr 26, 2025
Low level atmospheric moisture continued to increase for another consecutive day across the South Plains and Rolling Plains of West Texas on the afternoon of the 25th. Numerous outflow boundaries, a dryline, and a cold front provided a focus for thunderstorm initiation during the afternoon hours. Three rounds of severe storms affected the Texas South Plains region from the afternoon of the 25th...
Flash Flood — May 1, 2024
Numerous severe thunderstorms developed on the afternoon of the first in advance of a short wave trough moving across southern New Mexico and northern Chihuahua. A dryline initially positioned near the Texas/New Mexico state line early in the morning, mixed eastward through the day, settling along and just east of the Interstate 27/US Highway 87 corridor. Scattered thunderstorms initially devel...
Flash Flood — May 31, 2022
Abundant moisture, in combination with strong daytime heating, provided the fuel for robust thunderstorm development along a quasi-stationary front located across the southern Texas Panhandle late on the afternoon of the 31st. Strong instability and moderate wind shear allowed the storms which formed to quickly become severe and gain mid-level rotation. The rotating storms were efficient at gen...
Flash Flood — May 13, 2018
On the afternoon of the 13th, a dryline moved east to the Interstate-27 corridor. By the early evening, thunderstorms continually redeveloped around Hall and Motley Counties. These storms were able to take advantage of a very unstable atmosphere and produce hail up to two inches in diameter. Several rounds of thunderstorms affected Hall and Childress Counties, particularly around the Estelline ...
Flood — Aug 13, 2017
Two rounds of strong and severe thunderstorms moved southeast across the southern Texas Panhandle this evening. The first round consisted of a discrete supercell thunderstorm that moved from northern Briscoe County to southwest Hall County. Although this storm exhibited strong rotation with a likelihood of very large hail at times, no ground truth of severe weather was obtained. Immediately on ...
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Hall 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 Hall 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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