Enter any address in Randall County, Texas to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from summer thunderstorms dominates Randall County's flood events. Between 1993 and 2023, NOAA data recorded 101 flash flood events and 21 general flood events. Recent events include significant rainfall and hail in June 2025, contributing to flash flooding in Amarillo and Canyon, and another flash flood event in July 2025 following widespread thunderstorm activity.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that while Zone A and Zone X_UNSHADED have seen numerous claims, Zone X has experienced the highest average payouts and water depths. Homeowners in Zones A and X, particularly those without a Base Flood Elevation (BFE) determination, should pay close attention to flood risk.
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 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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