Enter any address in Real County, Texas to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the dominant flood character in Real County. Between 1993 and 2023, the NOAA Storm Events Database recorded 99 flash flood events, resulting in 4 fatalities. One significant event occurred in July 2025, when remnants of Tropical Storm Barry contributed to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over the Texas Hill Country.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced the most claims, with 36 claims averaging $12,426 and an average water depth of 1.4 feet. Properties in Zone X_UNSHADED also saw claims, though fewer in number (6 claims), with an average payout of $3,671 and a notably higher average water depth of 16.8 feet. Homeowners in Zone A, as well as those in Zone X_UNSHADED, should pay particular attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
29 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Real County, Texas has recorded 100 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 99 flash floods and 1 river or area floods. The county has received 18 federal disaster declarations, 4 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 | 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 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 4, 2015 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Mar 14, 2008 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 16, 2007 |
| Extreme Wildfire Threat | Fire | Nov 27, 2005 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jul 15, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 4, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 23, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 31, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 30, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 22, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Oct 15, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Oct 7, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 2, 2017 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 25, 2016 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Jul 15, 2025
A mesoscale convective vortex developed over northern Mexico and sent an outflow boundary into South-Central Texas. Thunderstorms in this complex produced locally heavy rain that led to flash flooding.
Flash Flood — Jul 4, 2025
Tropical Storm Barry moved into and dissipated over eastern Mexico. Moist air from the remnants of Barry moved northward into Texas. Precipitable water values over South-Central Texas increased to near record levels. A mid-level anticyclonic circulation developed and moved over Central Texas providing lift to generate thunderstorms. During the overnight period of July 3-4, a low-level jet strea...
Flash Flood — Jul 23, 2024
An upper-level trough moved across a stationary front and a very moist airmass. This combination generated thunderstorms. Some of these storms produced heavy rainfall that led to flash flooding.
Flash Flood — Aug 31, 2022
A mid to upper level low moved over a warm, moist airmass in South Central Texas and generated slow moving thunderstorms. Some of these storms produced heavy rain that led to flash flooding.
Flash Flood — Aug 30, 2022
A mid to upper level low moved over a warm, moist airmass in South Central Texas and generated slow moving thunderstorms. Some of these storms produced heavy rain that led to flash 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 Real 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 Real 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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