Enter any address in Teton County, Wyoming to see its FEMA flood zone
3 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Teton County, Wyoming has recorded 11 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 4 flash floods and 7 river or area floods. The county has received 5 federal disaster declarations. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (2001–2020)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Winter Storm And Straight-line Winds | Severe Storm | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides | Severe Storm | May 18, 2011 |
| Wy Wildfire -green Knoll- July 23, 2001 | Fire | Jul 26, 2001 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Feb 24, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Mar 23, 2018 | 10.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 13, 2014 | 10.00K |
| Flood | Dec 11, 2011 | 15.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 26, 2007 | 50.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 18, 2007 | 20.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 17, 2007 | 10.00K |
| Flood | Jun 19, 1999 | — |
| Flood | Jun 1, 1999 | — |
| Flood | Jul 7, 1998 | — |
Flood — Feb 24, 2023
During the late evening hours on February 24, a skier triggered avalanche occurred and deposited snow in Flat Creek.
Flood — Mar 23, 2018
A combination of rain and snow melt brought localized flooding to northern portions of the Jackson Valley. Several side roads were flooded and a home had basement flooding from the flood water.
Flash Flood — Aug 13, 2014
A slow-moving thunderstorm developed over the Teton Range and produced heavy rain along an axis parallel to and over Paintbrush Canyon. Rainfall amounts of one-half inch to one inch fell in 20 to 30 minutes in the steep-sided canyon. A large mudslide occurred as a result, washing out large sections of a popular trail.
Flood — Dec 11, 2011
An ice jam on Flat Creek in the southwest part of Jackson caused localized flooding of structures in two areas. The creek was flooded from the Snow King Avenue bridge to High School Road. Several homes had basement and garage flooding near Crabtree Lane and Shelby Lane. Also affected was an automotive repair shop on Berger Lane.
Flash Flood — Jul 26, 2007
Tropical moisture in association with the Southwest Monsoon streamed north into western Wyoming. Heavy rainfall in the foothills of the Teton Range west of Jackson triggered a debris flow.
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 Teton County, Wyoming:
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 Teton County, Wyoming 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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