Enter any address in Jeff Davis County, Texas to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms dominates Jeff Davis County. Over the past 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data recorded 27 flash flood events in the county. For example, in August 2022, heavy rain from an upper low-pressure system caused flash flooding across the area. More recently, in June 2025, monsoonal thunderstorms near the Davis Mountains led to localized flash flooding of low water crossings.
Residents living in areas prone to flash flooding, particularly those in low-lying areas or near washes and arroyos, should be aware of their flood risk. Homeowners without a Base Flood Elevation (BFE) and those in areas with higher flood risk classifications should pay particular attention to flood warnings and preparedness information.
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.
Jeff Davis County, Texas has recorded 27 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 27 flash floods. The county has received 18 federal disaster declarations. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1998–2021)
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 |
| Mcdannald Fire | Fire | May 2, 2018 |
| Livermore Ranch Fire Complex | Fire | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Tejano Canyon Fire | Fire | Jun 2, 2011 |
| Rockhouse Fire | Fire | Apr 9, 2011 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Apr 6, 2011 |
| Hughes Ranch Fire | Fire | Jun 4, 2008 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Sep 28, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 25, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 31, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 20, 2021 | 1.00M |
| Flash Flood | Oct 8, 2015 | 0.50K |
| Flash Flood | Oct 8, 2015 | 5.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 12, 2014 | 250.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 12, 2014 | 1.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 22, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 22, 2009 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Sep 28, 2025
A trough to the west, coupled with the effects of moist upslope flow, helped trigger scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms across far West Texas and Southeast New Mexico throughout the day on September 28th. While no severe weather was reported, ample moisture and terrain effects resulted in at least one instance of flash flooding in the Davis Mountains and one instance of flooding du...
Flash Flood — Jun 25, 2025
Afternoon monsoonal thunderstorms near the Davis Mountains resulted in localized flash flooding of low water crossings along the road to the Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch.
Flash Flood — Aug 31, 2022
An upper low-pressure system was over Northern Mexico. This feature resulted in increased upper lift and moisture across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. These conditions produced heavy rain that lead to flash flooding across the area.
Flash Flood — Aug 20, 2021
The western edge of an upper ridge was over West Texas and an approaching upper trough was over the Rocky Mountains. Upper lift associated with the trough as well as upper disturbances moved over the area. High moisture was present across West Texas. These conditions, along with orographic lift along the Davis Mountains, resulted in thunderstorms that produced flash flooding and strong winds.
Flash Flood — Oct 8, 2015
An upper level low was over southern Arizona moving southward, and this feature increased upper level lift over West Texas and southeast New Mexico. This upper low was pulling moisture northward into the area from the Gulf of Mexico. These conditions contributed to severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds as well as flash flooding developing across the area. Thunderstorms incr...
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis 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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