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Louisa County, Virginia Flood Zones

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Louisa County Disaster History

Disaster Declarations
25
Flood/Coastal Disasters
2
Hurricane Disasters
7
Latest Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORM (2026-01-22)

Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.

Recent Disaster Declarations in Louisa County

DeclarationTypeDate
SEVERE WINTER STORMWinter Storm2026-01-22
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORMSevere Storm2022-01-02
SEVERE WINTER STORMSSevere Ice Storm2021-02-11
COVID-19 Biological2020-01-20
COVID-19 PANDEMICBiological2020-01-20
HURRICANE FLORENCEHurricane2018-09-13
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORMSnowstorm2016-01-22
HURRICANE SANDYHurricane2012-10-26
SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSSevere Storm2012-06-29
HURRICANE IRENEHurricane2011-08-26

Flood Zone Types in Louisa County

FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Louisa 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.

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Flood Insurance in Louisa County

Properties in Louisa 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. Over 20% of NFIP claims come from low and moderate-risk areas.

Visit FloodSmart.gov to find an agent and get a quote.