Enter any address in Augusta County, Virginia to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from slow-moving thunderstorms dominates flood events in Augusta County. Over the last 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data shows 92 flood events and 57 flash flood events, with two fatalities attributed to flash flooding. Recent examples include localized rainfall of two to five inches during flash floods in July 2025 and June 2025, driven by moist airmasses and atmospheric boundaries.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A, typically areas with higher flood risk, have experienced the most claims. However, properties in Zone X, including Zone X_UNSHADED, have also seen claims with significant average payouts and water depths. Homeowners in Zone A, as well as those in lower-risk zones who have experienced flooding or have concerns about their specific location, should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
22 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Augusta County, Virginia has recorded 149 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 57 flash floods and 92 river or area floods. The county has received 24 federal disaster declarations, 5 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1969–2026)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Hurricane Florence | Hurricane | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Hurricane Sandy | Hurricane | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Severe Storms And Straight-line Winds | Severe Storm | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms | Snowstorm | Feb 5, 2010 |
| Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm | Snowstorm | Dec 18, 2009 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Hurricane Isabel | Hurricane | Sep 18, 2003 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jun 15, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 15, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 7, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jul 2, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 2, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Sep 30, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Sep 28, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Sep 27, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Sep 26, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Aug 21, 2022 | 0.00K |
Flash Flood — Jun 15, 2025
Slow moving showers and thunderstorms caused localized flooding across portions of Virginia during the afternoon and evening of June 15, 2025. These showers and thunderstorms were in association with a vigorous upper level shortwave trough and quasi-stationary boundary meandering over the area. A general two to four inches of rain fell across areas where flooding occurred.
Flash Flood — Jul 15, 2025
An anomalously moist airmass with tropical moisture resided over much of Virginia on July 15th. Another round of slow moving thunderstorms developed on remnant boundaries and terrain circulations before propagating eastward. These thunderstorms moved into areas with suppressed flash flood guidance due to anteceding conditions. Ultimately, these storms produced localized rainfall amounts of two ...
Flood — Jun 7, 2025
A slow moving thunderstorm stalled over portions of Augusta County resulting in a localized one to three inches of rain. This produced some minor flooding.
Flood — Jul 2, 2025
An area of low pressure moved along a slow moving cold front bringing numerous showers and thunderstorms to Virginia. Multiple rounds of heavy rain occurred throughout the afternoon and evening and into the overnight across portions of central Virginia. Total rainfall amounts of two to five inches were observed where flooding occurred.
Flash Flood — Jul 2, 2025
An area of low pressure moved along a slow moving cold front bringing numerous showers and thunderstorms to Virginia. Multiple rounds of heavy rain occurred throughout the afternoon and evening and into the overnight across portions of central Virginia. Total rainfall amounts of two to five inches were observed where flooding occurred.
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 Augusta County, Virginia:
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 Augusta County, Virginia 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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