Enter any address in Wood County, Wisconsin to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from heavy rainfall events dominates the flood character in Wood County. Recent examples include flash flooding on August 1, 2024, following 3 to 5 inches of rain, and on July 15, 2022, when 2 to 4 inches of rain fell in a short period. Flooding from snowmelt and ice jams has also occurred, such as the minor river flooding observed in February 2017.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) data indicates that properties in Zone A have experienced the most claims, though Zone X properties have seen significantly higher average payouts and water depths. Homeowners in Zone A, as well as those in Zone X, should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
7 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Wood County, Wisconsin has recorded 23 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 11 flash floods and 12 river or area floods. The county has received 13 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 (1969–2020)
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, And Flooding | Flood | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Sep 22, 2010 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 7, 2004 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding | Tornado | Sep 2, 2002 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 21, 2002 |
| Flooding, Severe Storms And Tornadoes | Flood | Apr 10, 2001 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 7, 1993 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Aug 1, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 15, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 27, 2021 | 61.50K |
| Flood | Feb 21, 2017 | 50.00K |
| Flood | Jun 12, 2017 | 1.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 21, 2016 | 64.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 18, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 19, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Sep 23, 2010 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 23, 2010 | 1.50M |
Flash Flood — Aug 1, 2024
A slow moving low pressure system tracked across Wisconsin during the afternoon hours on Thursday (8/1). Showers and thunderstorms developed in a very moist airmass leading to small hail, gusty winds, and very heavy rain along across portions of central Wisconsin. As much as 3 to 5 inches of rain fell across this region during the afternoon, causing flash flooding and road closures across porti...
Flash Flood — Jul 15, 2022
Showers and thunderstorm developed north of a warm front during the morning hours on Friday (7/15) across portions of central Wisconsin. A total of 2 to 4 inches of rain fell in a short period across Wood County, causing flash flooding.
Flash Flood — Aug 27, 2021
Thunderstorms developed north of a warm front then tracked east during the late afternoon hours and into the evening. There was an isolated report of wind damage and several rounds of thunderstorms produced flash flooding during the overnight hours across portions of central Wisconsin as 3 to 5 inches of rain fell.
Flood — Feb 21, 2017
Much warmer than normal temperatures from February 17th to the 22nd caused rapid snow melt and ice jams on rivers, especially across central Wisconsin. High temperatures there were in the 50s to lower 60s each day, while overnight lows remained near or above freezing. ||Seven rivers across central Wisconsin exceeded flood stage. The flooding was minor in most cases, impacting low, agricultural,...
Flood — Jun 12, 2017
A stalled front across central and east central Wisconsin was the focus for severe thunderstorms. Storms developed in southern Minnesota and a bow echo formed that made its way across Wisconsin south of Highway 29. The worst damage was around Stevens Point (Portage Co.) where thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and power lines. Power was knocked out to 15,000 to 18,000 customers. The storm...
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 Wood 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 Wood 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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