Enter any address in Juneau County, Wisconsin to see its FEMA flood zone
River overflow is the dominant flood character in Juneau County, WI. Over the past 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data shows 38 flood events and 6 flash flood events. Recent examples include minor flooding along the Lemonweir River at New Lisbon in early July 2025, following heavy rainfall, and along the Yellow River at Necedah in April 2025 due to rainfall and snowmelt.
FEMA data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced the most National Flood Insurance Program claims, with an average payout of $39,610 and an average water depth of 5.1 feet. Properties in Zone X also see claims, averaging $23,182 with 3.7 feet of water depth. Residents with properties located near rivers and in areas designated as Zone A should pay the most attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
25 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Juneau County, Wisconsin has recorded 44 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 6 flash floods and 38 river or area floods. The county has received 15 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 (1976–2020)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides | Flood | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides | Flood | Sep 21, 2016 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Sep 22, 2010 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 5, 2008 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 7, 2004 |
| Flooding, Severe Storms And Tornadoes | Flood | Apr 10, 2001 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 26, 2000 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Jun 28, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Apr 2, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jul 1, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 25, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jul 4, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Oct 28, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Apr 21, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Apr 3, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Mar 26, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Aug 30, 2021 | 0.00K |
Flood — Jun 28, 2025
Rounds of thunderstorms on June 25th and 26th contributed to rises on area rivers in Wisconsin which included portions of the La Crosse and Lemonweir Rivers entering minor flood stage.
Flood — Apr 2, 2025
The combination of rainfall and snow melt led to minor flooding along the Yellow River at Necedah beginning on April 2nd and continuing through the early morning hours on April 5th.
Flood — Jul 1, 2025
Heavy rainfall towards the end of June allowed for the Lemonwier River at New Lisbon to reach into flood stage which continued into early July. The river crested on July 1st in minor flood stage before falling below flood stage on July 3rd.
Flood — Jun 25, 2024
Above normal rainfall over the course of June in combination with a robust rainfall event between June 20th and 22nd led to widespread river flooding across portions of western Wisconsin. Rainfall amounts upwards of 5 inches between the 20th and 22nd allowed the Mississippi River and many other river basins in western Wisconsin to enter flood stage towards the end of June. Flooding along the Mi...
Flood — Jul 4, 2024
Above normal rainfall throughout June in addition to locally heavy rainfall at the start of July allowed the Grant River at Burton and Lemonwier River at New Lisbon to rise into flood stage during the first two weeks of July.
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 Juneau County, Wisconsin:
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 Juneau County, Wisconsin 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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