Enter any address in Emery County, Utah to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from summer thunderstorms dominates Emery County's flood risk. Over the past 30 years, the NOAA Storm Events Database recorded 46 flash flood events, resulting in 3 fatalities. For example, thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flash flooding to portions of the county in June 2024, and a surge of moisture caused heavy rain and flash flooding in September 2025.
While the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has seen fewer flood claims in Emery County, those that have occurred in Zone X have resulted in average payouts of $5,926 with an average water depth of 19.5 feet. Properties in Zone X and Zone X_Unshaded should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
3 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Emery County, Utah has recorded 49 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 46 flash floods and 3 river or area floods. The county has received 6 federal disaster declarations, 3 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1977–2020)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Flooding | Flood | Apr 18, 2011 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Coastal Storm | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Storms, Landslides & Flooding | Flood | Apr 13, 1983 |
| Drought | Drought | Jan 20, 1977 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Sep 26, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 26, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 26, 2025 | 35.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 13, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 27, 2024 | 5.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 27, 2024 | 1.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 21, 2024 | 1.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 17, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 10, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 26, 2023 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Sep 26, 2025
A fairly weak cutoff low slowly ejected northward through the area over the course of several days. This feature in combination with sufficient moisture created an environment that supported several days of shower and thunderstorm development. Some of these storms produced locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding, as well as some strong wind gusts.
Flash Flood — Aug 26, 2025
Showers and thunderstorms brought flash flooding to portions of southern Utah.
Flash Flood — Sep 13, 2025
A multi-day surge of moisture associated with a slow moving broad synoptic trough resulted in a period of unsettled weather, including instances of heavy rain and flash flooding.
Flash Flood — Jun 27, 2024
Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain, hail, gusty winds, and flash flooding.
Flash Flood — Jun 21, 2024
Thunderstorms brought heavy rain, hail, gusty winds, and flash flooding to portions of southern and eastern Utah.
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 Emery County, Utah:
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 Emery County, Utah 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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