Enter any address in Roberts County, Texas to see its FEMA flood zone
1 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Roberts County, Texas has recorded 6 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 6 flash floods. The county has received 14 federal disaster declarations. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1998–2024)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Smokehouse Creek Fire | Fire | Feb 27, 2024 |
| 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 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Apr 6, 2011 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Mar 14, 2008 |
| Extreme Wildfire Threat | Fire | Nov 27, 2005 |
| Hurricane Rita | Hurricane | Sep 23, 2005 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Apr 29, 2025 | 1.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 29, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 13, 2010 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 23, 2007 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Oct 19, 2002 | — |
| Flash Flood | May 19, 2001 | — |
Flash Flood — Apr 29, 2025
A cold front moved through the combined Panhandles early in the morning of April 29th. Storms developed ahead of the front and some produced severe hail and wind. Heavy rainfall led to some flash flooding. As a weather disturbance crossed the region during the afternoon of April 30th, a few storms became strong to severe.
Flash Flood — Jun 13, 2010
Severe thunderstorms moved across the Texas Panhandle during the afternoon and evening hours. These storms produced large hail...strong thunderstorm wind gusts...and heavy rainfall that produced flash flooding along with an isolated tornado. No damage or injuries were reported.
Flash Flood — May 23, 2007
Severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours produced numerous tornadoes...large hail...prolonged flooding and flash flooding...and damaging winds across the central and northeastern Texas Panhandle. No injuries were reported.
Flash Flood — Oct 19, 2002
Thunderstorms produced very heavy rainfall which resulted in flash flooding in the northeastern Texas panhandle during the late morning hours.
Flash Flood — May 19, 2001
Severe thunderstorms containing large hail...damaging winds and flooding rains along with an isolated tornado ravaged parts of the northeastern Texas panhandle during the morning and early afternoon hours.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Roberts 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 Roberts 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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