Enter any address in Randall County, Texas to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from summer thunderstorms dominates the flood risk in Randall County, accounting for 101 events compared to 21 standard flood events over the last 30 years. NOAA storm data illustrates this hazard, recording severe thunderstorms that produced flash flooding in Amarillo and Canyon on July 24, 2025, as well as severe storms bringing large hail and heavy rainfall into the county on June 4, 2025.
National Flood Insurance Program records indicate that flood claims occur across multiple zones, with Zone A recording 98 claims averaging an average 2 inches of recorded water depth and a $9,876 average payout. Meanwhile, Zone X properties recorded 71 claims with an average 10 inches of recorded water depth and a $32,970 average payout, and Zone UNKNOWN logged 92 claims averaging 1 inch of recorded water depth and a $5,390 average payout. Zone X_UNSHADED recorded 35 claims with an average 3 inches of water depth and an $11,166 average payout, while Zone X_SHADED saw 31 claims averaging 3 inches of water depth and a $10,043 average payout.
Homeowners, real estate agents, and journalists should pay the closest attention to properties in Zone A and Zone X, where claims and recorded water depths demonstrate significant financial and physical impact from heavy rainfall events.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
49 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Randall County, Texas has recorded 122 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 101 flash floods and 21 river or area floods. The county has received 17 federal disaster declarations. 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 |
| Pitt Road Fire | Fire | May 29, 2011 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Apr 6, 2011 |
| Tanglewood Fire Complex | Fire | Feb 27, 2011 |
| Hurricane Ike | Hurricane | Sep 7, 2008 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Mar 14, 2008 |
| Extreme Wildfire Threat | Fire | Nov 27, 2005 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Apr 26, 2025 | 2.00K |
| Flood | Apr 25, 2025 | 2.00K |
| Flood | Oct 24, 2025 | 15.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 24, 2025 | 5.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 24, 2025 | 50.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 11, 2025 | 1.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 11, 2025 | 10.00K |
| Flood | Jun 8, 2025 | 0.20K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 4, 2025 | 3.00K |
| Flood | Jun 4, 2025 | 1.00K |
Flood — Apr 26, 2025
A cold front moved through the combined Panhandles. This combined with increased wind shear, instability and moisture to bring severe storms to the southern portions of the Texas Panhandle. Several tornadoes occurred during the late night into early morning hours of April 25th to 26th. Large hail and areas of flooding also occurred as storms continue to move over the same locations.
Flood — Apr 25, 2025
A cold front moved through the combined Panhandles. This combined with increased wind shear, instability and moisture to bring severe storms to the southern portions of the Texas Panhandle. Several tornadoes occurred during the late night into early morning hours of April 25th to 26th. Large hail and areas of flooding also occurred as storms continue to move over the same locations.
Flood — Oct 24, 2025
An upper level low pressure system moved across the combined Panhandles on October 24th. It combined with sufficient moisture, cold temperatures in the upper atmosphere and enough wind shear to bring a few strong to severe thunderstorms to the region. These storms brought small hail to the region as well as efficient rainfall that led to flooding issues.
Flash Flood — Jul 24, 2025
An upper level system coincided with abundant atmospheric moisture across the Texas Panhandle on the evening of the 24th. This resulted in scattered thunderstorms that eventually grew into widespread thunderstorm activity. A few storms became strong to severe thunderstorms that produced heavy rainfall, severe wind gusts, and a localized occurrence of hail up to ping pong ball size. The biggest ...
Flash Flood — Aug 11, 2025
Showers and thunderstorms developed in an unstable airmass during the late afternoon of August 11th. Storms mainly developed across the I-40 corridor and shifted south through the evening hours. These storms quickly grew to be severe and produce large hail thanks to colder temperatures in the upper atmosphere. A few storms produced gusty winds and localized wind damage. Efficient rainfall led t...
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 Randall 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 Randall County, Texas that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with a mortgage from a federally regulated or insured lender, or a federally backed loan, 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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