Enter any address in Stevens County, Washington to see its FEMA flood zone
Standard riverine flooding events dominate the historical record over flash floods in Stevens County, Washington. According to NOAA Storm Events Database records from the past 30 years, the county experienced 16 flood events compared to 8 flash flood events. A notable example occurred in April 2023, when an atmospheric river brought mild temperatures and heavy rain to Northeast Washington, causing snowmelt in the low to mid elevations that, combined with 1.0 to 1.5 inches of rain, led to local flooding issues.
National Flood Insurance Program claims data show recorded incidents across multiple zones. Properties in Zone X recorded 8 claims with an average payout of $11,210 and an average recorded water depth of 3 inches. Properties in Zone A recorded 6 claims with an average payout of $4,147 and an average recorded water depth of 2 inches. Zone X_UNSHADED recorded 1 claim with an average payout of $0 and an average recorded water depth of 0 inches.
Homeowners, real estate agents, and journalists tracking property risk in Stevens County should pay the most attention to properties located within both Zone X and Zone A, as these zones account for the entirety of the county's recorded flood insurance claims and payouts.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
6 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Stevens County, Washington has recorded 24 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 8 flash floods and 16 river or area floods. The county has received 21 federal disaster declarations, 4 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1974–2021)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Corkscrew Fire | Fire | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides | Severe Storm | Nov 12, 2015 |
| Renner Fire | Fire | Aug 21, 2015 |
| Stevens County Fire Complex | Fire | Aug 14, 2015 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Aug 13, 2015 |
| Wildfires And Mudslides | Fire | Aug 9, 2015 |
| Lake Spokane Fire | Fire | Jul 9, 2014 |
| Slide Creek Wildfire | Fire | Aug 26, 2010 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Jun 27, 2023 | 0.50K |
| Flood | Apr 10, 2023 | 0.50K |
| Flood | Apr 10, 2023 | 1.00K |
| Flood | Apr 10, 2023 | 2.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 4, 2022 | 2.00K |
| Flood | May 9, 2018 | 100.00K |
| Flood | Mar 12, 2017 | 1.60M |
| Flood | Apr 1, 2017 | 800.00K |
| Flood | Feb 12, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Mar 30, 2012 | 0.00K |
Flood — Jun 27, 2023
Thunderstorms impacted the region bringing damage and flash flooding to Eastern Washington.
Flood — Apr 10, 2023
An atmospheric river brought mild temperatures and heavy rain to Northeast Washington. The mild temperatures caused snowmelt in the low to mid elevations. The rapid melt and rain amounts of an 1.0-1.5 caused flooding issues.
Flash Flood — Jul 4, 2022
A slow moving low moved through the region over July 3 through July 5. It carried ample moisture and instability to produce several rounds of thunderstorms and heavy rains. The thunderstorms produced hail, high winds, and lightning. The heavy rains created flash flooding.
Flood — May 9, 2018
Run off from melting of near record snow pack in the British Columbia mountains promoted record flooding on the Kettle River during the second and third weeks of May. Bottom lands and parks along the river were extensively inundated as well as yards and outbuildings. Many homes near the river suffered basement flooding and a few homes received first floor flooding. ||Highway 21 near Danville, a...
Flood — Mar 12, 2017
The month of March was a very wet period for eastern Washington. The Pullman COOP station reported a monthly total of 5.25 inches of precipitation, 2.75 inches above average for the month. The Spokane airport reported 4.11 inches which was 2.50 inches above average. The Colville COOP station reported 2.98 inches which was 1.86 inches above average and the Wenatchee airport recorded 1.23 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 Stevens County, Washington:
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 Stevens County, Washington that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with a mortgage from a federally regulated or insured lender, or a federally backed loan, 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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