Enter any address in Wayne County, Utah to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from summer thunderstorms dominates the flood character of Wayne County, UT. Over the last 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data shows 159 flash flood events compared to 5 general flood events. Recent examples include flash flooding in Capitol Reef National Park on August 17, 2023, which led to campground evacuations and road closures, and isolated flash flooding occurring on July 31, 2023, associated with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
While most flood claims in Wayne County have an unknown zone designation and minimal reported payouts or water depth, residents in areas prone to rapid water runoff, particularly those near canyons and washes that experience monsoonal activity, should remain aware of potential risks.
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.
Wayne County, Utah has recorded 164 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 159 flash floods and 5 river or area floods. The county has received 4 federal disaster declarations, 1 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 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Coastal Storm | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Drought | Drought | Jan 20, 1977 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jun 6, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 5, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 2, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 27, 2024 | 5.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 27, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 23, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 19, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 13, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 31, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 26, 2023 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Jun 6, 2025
The start of the month had several storm systems that brought gusty winds, hail, and flash flooding.
Flash Flood — Jun 5, 2025
The start of the month had several storm systems that brought gusty winds, hail, and flash flooding.
Flash Flood — Jul 2, 2025
A partially cutoff low ejected through the region through early July, followed by a weaker trailing shortwave trough. This unsettled pattern resulted in sporadic instances of strong to severe wind gusts in addition to hail.
Flash Flood — Jun 27, 2024
Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain, hail, gusty winds, and flash flooding.
Flash Flood — Jun 23, 2024
There was flash flooding and gusty outflow winds from showers and thunderstorms.
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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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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