Enter any address in Kimble County, Texas to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from slow-moving thunderstorms dominates the flood character of Kimble County. Between 2000 and 2020, NOAA Storm Events data recorded 40 flash flood events, resulting in 4 fatalities, alongside 11 general flood events and one tropical depression. For example, devastating flash flooding occurred in July 2025, with rainfall totals reaching up to 25 inches in some areas, damaging roads and houses. Another instance of heavy rainfall and flash flooding due to slow-moving thunderstorms was recorded in July 2024.
NFIP claims data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced the most claims, with an average payout of $34,920 and an average water depth of 1.4 feet. Properties in Zone X_UNSHADED and Zone X_SHADED have also filed claims, with average payouts of $17,797 and $10,513 respectively, and average water depths of 0.7 and 1.0 feet. Homeowners in Zone A, as well as those in other flood zones, should pay close attention to their flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
12 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Kimble County, Texas has recorded 52 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 40 flash floods and 11 river or area floods. The county has received 19 federal disaster declarations, 3 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1993–2025)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Flood | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 30, 2023 |
| 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 | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Oasis Pipeline Fire | Fire | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Apr 6, 2011 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jul 13, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 4, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 23, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Oct 26, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Oct 26, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 25, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Oct 25, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Oct 25, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 3, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Oct 17, 2018 | 10.00M |
Flash Flood — Jul 13, 2025
The combination of deep tropical moisture and a weak upper level area of low pressure produced heavy rainfall and flash flooding across portions of the Northwest Hill Country and Heartland.
Flash Flood — Jul 4, 2025
Devastating and historic flash flooding occurred in northern and northeast portions of the Northwest Hill Country on July 4th with damage to many roads and houses. The combination of abundant tropical moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry and a weak upper level storm system, led to very slow moving or stationary thunderstorms producing very heavy and efficient rainfall. ...
Flash Flood — Jul 23, 2024
Slow moving thunderstorms in combination with abundant tropical moisture produced heavy rainfall resulting in flash flooding in portions of Kimble County.
Flood — Oct 26, 2023
The combination of abundant moisture and strong thunderstorms produced some flash flooding across portions of Kimble County.
Flash Flood — Oct 26, 2023
The combination of abundant moisture and strong thunderstorms produced some flash flooding across portions of Kimble County.
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 Kimble 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 Kimble 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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