Enter any address in Runnels County, Texas to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from heavy rainfall events is the dominant flood character in Runnels County. Recent events include significant rainfall exceeding 10 inches in September 2024, leading to widespread flooding, and flash flooding associated with severe thunderstorms in May and November 2024.
Over the past 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data indicates 27 flash flood events and 7 flood events. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims show that while Zone A properties have experienced fewer claims, Zone X properties have had a higher average payout and water depth. Residents in areas prone to flash flooding, particularly those near waterways or in lower-lying areas, should be aware of their flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
4 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Runnels County, Texas has recorded 35 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 27 flash floods and 7 river or area floods. The county has received 13 federal disaster declarations. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1993–2021)
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 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Mar 14, 2008 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 16, 2007 |
| Extreme Wildfire Threat | Fire | Nov 27, 2005 |
| Hurricane Rita | Hurricane | Sep 23, 2005 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Extreme Fire Hazards | Fire | Aug 1, 1999 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | May 30, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Nov 7, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 3, 2024 | 0.00K (1 deaths) |
| Flash Flood | Dec 10, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Oct 17, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Apr 17, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 7, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Sep 29, 2012 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 29, 2012 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 25, 2007 | 9.00K |
Flash Flood — May 30, 2024
Severe thunderstorms developed across portions of the Big Country, the Concho Valley and the Heartland due to strong instability and strong wind shear. The severe thunderstorms produced large hail and damaging winds.
Flash Flood — Nov 7, 2024
The combination of an upper level storm system and a cold front resulted in scattered severe thunderstorms across the Concho Valley and the Heartland during the evening hours. The storms produced large hail, strong gusty winds and flash flooding.
Flash Flood — Sep 3, 2024
A significant heavy rainfall event occurred early in the month across mainly the Concho Valley, northern Heartland and southern Big Country due to a slow moving upper level storm system and a very moist tropical airmass, which was near record levels for early September. Numerous showers and a few thunderstorms produced localized heavy rainfall amounts greater than 10 inches across portions of n...
Flash Flood — Dec 10, 2022
Thunderstorms produce heavy rainfall resulting in isolated flash flooding across northern Runnels County.
Flood — Oct 17, 2018
An upper level low pressure system remained park across Baja California through October 17. This feature interacted with plenty of moisture and resulted in periods of very heavy rain from October 15 through the 17. ||Widespread flooding developed across the area and many lakes and rivers rose above flood stage and resulted in widespread flooding. Millions of dollars of damage was done to roa...
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 Runnels 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 Runnels 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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