Enter any address in Summit County, Utah to see its FEMA flood zone
Summit County, Utah has recorded 6 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 1 flash floods and 5 river or area floods. The county has received 9 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 (1977–2021)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Parleys Canyon Fire | Fire | Aug 14, 2021 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Rockport Five Fire | Fire | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Flooding | Flood | Apr 18, 2011 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Coastal Storm | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Storms, Mudslides, Landslides & Flooding | Flood | Aug 17, 1984 |
| 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 | Aug 11, 2022 | 1.00K |
| Flood | Feb 9, 2014 | 40.00K |
| Flood | Jun 24, 2011 | 20.00K |
| Flood | Apr 19, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jul 1, 2011 | 50.00K |
| Flood | Jun 6, 2010 | 5.00M |
Flash Flood — Aug 11, 2022
From August 11-14, thunderstorms produced gusty winds and localized flooding.
Flood — Feb 9, 2014
A series of moist weather disturbances moved across Utah during the second week of February, bringing an extended period of snowfall to northern Utah. In addition to the new snow, two avalanche fatalities occurred during this period of time.
Flood — Jun 24, 2011
Unseasonably warm temperatures were observed again at the end of June, leading to even more river flooding across Utah. Waterways that flooded significantly during this time period included Little Cottonwood Creek, the Duchesne River, and Spring Creek in Providence, Utah.
Flood — Apr 19, 2011
The combination of warmer temperatures and heavy rainfall caused flooding across many creeks and rivers across northern Utah. A few of the most impacted waterways included the Blacksmith Fork River, the Weber River, and Chalk Creek.
Flood — Jul 1, 2011
A few rivers across Utah continued to flood into the month of July, before finally receding in mid-July. The major rivers that continued to flood included the Logan River and the Duchesne River. Note that this episode began in June.
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 Summit 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 Summit 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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