Enter any address in Winchester city, Virginia to see its FEMA flood zone
1 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Winchester city, Virginia has recorded 14 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 9 flash floods and 5 river or area floods. The county has received 14 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 |
| Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm | Snowstorm | Jan 22, 2016 |
| 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 |
| 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 22, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 28, 2017 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 18, 2012 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 17, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Sep 28, 2004 | — |
| Flash Flood | Sep 28, 2004 | — |
| Flood | Feb 6, 2004 | — |
| Flood | Feb 22, 2003 | — |
| Flood | Mar 20, 2003 | — |
| Flash Flood | Nov 19, 2003 | — |
Flash Flood — Jun 22, 2022
A nearly stationary boundary oriented from north to south set up over the area. Showers and thunderstorms developed along the boundary. Storm motion was also north to south, which allowed for storms to train over the same locations, resulting in instances of flooding and flash flooding.
Flash Flood — Jul 28, 2017
A strong upper level low interacted with a frontal boundary near the Mid-Atlantic region and low pressure formed along the boundary. High moisture content and thunderstorms led to widespread flooding across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Flash Flood — Sep 18, 2012
A cold front moved through the region and showers and severe thunderstorms occurred across the Mid Atlantic. A strong low level jet drove activity through the Interstate 95 corridor and abundant amounts of moisture produced heavy rain.
Flood — May 17, 2011
A nearly stationary area of upper level low pressure system over the Ohio Valley provided plenty of lift to combine with an usually strong and moist southeasterly low-level flow to produce bands of moderate to heavy showers across the mid-Atlantic. With saturated ground in place and the training nature of the widespread showers, flood and flash flooding was the result across portions of norther...
Flood — Sep 28, 2004
The remnants of Hurricane Jeanne brought flooding to Northern Virginia on the 28th. The flooding lasted from mid morning at some sites through the late evening hours. Numerous primary and secondary roads were washed out. Three to four feet of standing water was observed by law enforcement personnel in inundated areas. Augusta and Fauquier Counties reported the highest rainfall totals, 7 inches ...
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 Winchester city, 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 Winchester city, 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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