Enter any address in Hampshire County, West Virginia to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from thunderstorms is a recurring event in Hampshire County. Between 2000 and 2020, NOAA Storm Events data recorded 43 flood events and 35 flash flood events. For example, a flash flood occurred on June 9, 2025, following thunderstorms that produced two to five inches of rain. Another flood event on May 13, 2025, resulted from a slow-moving weather system that brought sustained rainfall, with totals reaching two to four inches across parts of the eastern panhandle.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data indicates that properties in Zone A and Zone UNKNOWN have experienced flood damage. Zone A properties saw an average payout of $15,072 with an average water depth of -1.2 feet. Claims in Zone UNKNOWN averaged $18,978 with a water depth of 15.9 feet, while Zone X claims averaged $20,263 with a water depth of -7.5 feet. Homeowners in areas designated as Zone A, or those with unknown flood risk, should pay particular attention to flood preparedness.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
20 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Hampshire County, West Virginia has recorded 78 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 35 flash floods and 43 river or area floods. The county has received 19 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 (1967–2026)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides | Severe Storm | May 28, 2018 |
| Hurricane Sandy | Hurricane | Oct 29, 2012 |
| Severe Storms | 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 |
| Severe Winter Storm, Record/near Record Snow, Heavy Rains, Flooding And Landslides | Severe Storm | Feb 16, 2003 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | May 14, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 14, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 13, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 9, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 10, 2022 | 100.00K |
| Flood | Aug 10, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 10, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 7, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 10, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Mar 1, 2021 | 0.00K |
Flood — May 14, 2025
A slow moving closed upper level low originating from the Gulf of America brought anomalous moisture into the area bringing localized heavy rain and a long duration moderate rain event.
Flash Flood — Jul 14, 2025
Another day of an anomalously moist airmass produced numerous showers and thunderstorms across West Virginia. This resulted in localized rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches in a short period of time, which resulted in instances of flooding and flash flooding.
Flood — May 13, 2025
A slow moving closed upper level low originating from the Gulf of America brought anomalous moisture into the area. A long duration period of rain ensued, with rain rates exceeding two inches an hour during the afternoon of May 13th. The slow moving storms coupled with training led to localized rainfall totals of four to eight inches across Mineral County, WV, with lesser amounts of two to four...
Flash Flood — Jun 9, 2025
Thunderstorms developed along the higher terrain before slowly drifting across portions of the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. Thunderstorms produced localized rainfall amounts of two to five inches which resulted in flash flooding.
Flash Flood — Aug 10, 2022
A weak boundary remained overhead while anomalous amounts of moisture remained in place along with moderate instability. Thunderstorms caused heavy rainfall, and with a slow storm motion this led to instances of flooding and flash flooding.
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 Hampshire County, West 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 Hampshire County, West 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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