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Flash flooding events are the most frequent type of flooding recorded in Henry County, VA over the last 30 years, with 63 recorded instances, alongside 14 general flood events and 2 tropical storm events. Recent flooding occurred in January 2024, associated with a weather system that brought significant moisture into the region.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) data shows that properties designated as Zone A have experienced the highest number of claims, with an average payout of $22,016 and an average water depth of 2.8 feet. Properties in Zone X_SHADED also show a notable number of claims, with an average payout of $17,737 and an average water depth of 4.2 feet. Homeowners in Zone A and Zone X_SHADED, as well as those in areas with unknown flood risk designations, should pay close attention to flood advisories and consider flood insurance.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
41 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Henry County, Virginia has recorded 79 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 63 flash floods and 14 river or area floods. The county has received 16 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 (1972–2026)
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, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 23, 2006 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Winter Storm, Record/near Record Snowfall, Heavy Rain,floodind, And Mudslide | Severe Storm | Feb 15, 2003 |
| Severe Winter Storms | Severe Storm | Jan 25, 2000 |
| Hurricane Fran And Associated Severe Storm Cond | Hurricane | Sep 5, 1996 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Jan 9, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jan 9, 2024 | 25.00K |
| Flood | Jan 9, 2024 | 1.00K |
| Flood | Jul 1, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Oct 29, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Oct 29, 2020 | 25.00K |
| Flood | May 24, 2020 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 24, 2020 | 1.17M |
| Flash Flood | May 24, 2020 | 25.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 24, 2020 | 0.00K |
Flood — Jan 9, 2024
A deep, negatively tilted upper level trough and associated occluded front passed from the central Mississippi River Valley on January 9th toward the lower New England region by the morning of the 10th. Strong southerly wind flow ahead of the upper trough carried deep moisture from the Gulf of Mexico northward into the Carolinas and the lower Mid-Atlantic. Precipitable water values ranged fro...
Flash Flood — Jan 9, 2024
A deep, negatively tilted upper level trough and associated occluded front passed from the central Mississippi River Valley on January 9th toward the lower New England region by the morning of the 10th. Strong southerly wind flow ahead of the upper trough carried deep moisture from the Gulf of Mexico northward into the Carolinas and the lower Mid-Atlantic. Precipitable water values ranged fro...
Flood — Jul 1, 2021
Despite prolonged periods of dry weather before the event, deep moisture from the Gulf of Mexico pooled across the lower Mid-Atlantic ahead of an approaching cold front. Precipitable water values by the afternoon of July 1st were estimated to have reached the 1.8 to 2 inch range. Strong afternoon heating, combined with steepened lapse rates associated with a passing upper level disturbance, p...
Flash Flood — Oct 29, 2020
Tropical Storm Zeta passed quickly across the lower mid-Atlantic region on the morning of the 29th, but still brought 2-3 inches of rainfall to the foothills of the Blue Ridge and the Piedmont region. Much of this rain fell within a 1-2 hour period, resulting in rapid flooding of several small streams. Residual moisture in the wake of Zeta allowed for redevelopment of bands of slow-moving sto...
Tropical Storm — Oct 29, 2020
Winds associated with Tropical Storm Zeta caused damage and power outages in southwestern Virginia, concentrated close to border with North Carolina. Wind gusts reached 30-40 knots during the peak of the storm. Numerous trees were blown down by Tropical Storm Zeta, with many falling on homes, power lines, and blocking roadways. A thunderstorm closely following Zeta contributed to some of the wi...
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 Henry 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 Henry 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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