Enter any address in Hudspeth County, Texas to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from heavy rainfall events dominates the flood character in Hudspeth County. Over the past 30 years, the NOAA Storm Events Database has recorded 20 flash flood events, compared to one general flood event. Recent examples include flash flooding reported near Cornudas on August 11, 2022, following slow-moving storms, and flash flooding in eastern Hudspeth County on August 7, 2017, caused by heavy rain from monsoon moisture.
For residents, particularly those in Zone A, paying close attention to flood risk is advisable. One National Flood Insurance Program claim in Zone A resulted in an average payout of $245,314 with an average water depth of 64.0 feet. Homeowners in areas prone to flash flooding, especially those located in lower-lying areas or without a Base Flood Elevation (BFE) certification, should be most aware of potential flood impacts.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
2 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Hudspeth County, Texas has recorded 21 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 20 flash floods and 1 river or area floods. The county has received 13 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 (1966–2021)
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 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Mar 14, 2008 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jul 27, 2006 |
| Extreme Wildfire Threat | Fire | Nov 27, 2005 |
| Hurricane Rita | Hurricane | Sep 23, 2005 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Extreme Fire Hazards | Fire | Aug 1, 1999 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jul 28, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 11, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 1, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 7, 2017 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 30, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 4, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 23, 2014 | 2.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 12, 2013 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 30, 2010 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 29, 2010 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Jul 28, 2025
A large upper high over the lower Mississippi Valley setup a deep southeast flow off the Gulf bringing above average moisture into far west Texas. Very heavy rain occurred for several hours and resulted in flash flooding over parts of Hudspeth and far northeastern El Paso counties.
Flash Flood — Aug 11, 2022
Deep lower and mid level moisture remained trapped under an upper high centered over the Rockies. A weak disturbance moving through northeast flow triggered slow moving storms across Hudspeth county with flash flooding reported near Cornudas.
Flash Flood — Sep 1, 2021
Weak southwest flow aloft brought up the remnants of Hurricane Nora into the Borderland. Heavy rain fell across Far West Texas with flash flooding reported in El Paso and Hudspeth counties.
Flash Flood — Aug 7, 2017
A surface trough extended along the Rio Grande Valley with deep monsoon moisture to the east. Northwest flow aloft pushed early evening storms into eastern Hudspeth County with locally heavy rain occurring just east of Indian Hot Springs which lead to flash flooding.
Flash Flood — Aug 30, 2016
Deep east to southeast flow brought dew points into the 60s across Hudspeth County while slow storm motion allowed heavy rain and flash flooding to occur in the Fort Hancock area. Several roads were closed due to the heavy rain and flooding.
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 Hudspeth 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 Hudspeth 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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