US states with the most flood declarations
Texas has the most flood-related FEMA declarations, with 43, ahead of California (41) and Washington (35). Nationally there are 919 flood declarations, making flooding one of the most widespread federally declared hazards. Only states with at least one flood declaration are listed. To understand flood-risk mapping, see our FEMA flood zones reference.
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Data as of June 2026.
| Rank | State | Flood declarations | Total declarations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 43 | 388 |
| 2 | California | 41 | 395 |
| 3 | Washington | 35 | 214 |
| 4 | West Virginia | 35 | 84 |
| 5 | North Dakota | 33 | 75 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 31 | 81 |
| 7 | Iowa | 30 | 78 |
| 8 | Louisiana | 29 | 110 |
| 9 | New York | 27 | 118 |
| 10 | Kentucky | 27 | 98 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 26 | 64 |
| 12 | Missouri | 24 | 85 |
| 13 | Oklahoma | 23 | 258 |
| 14 | New Mexico | 23 | 125 |
| 15 | Vermont | 22 | 62 |
| 16 | South Dakota | 21 | 96 |
| 17 | Arkansas | 21 | 87 |
| 18 | Nebraska | 20 | 86 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 20 | 55 |
| 20 | Montana | 19 | 112 |
| 21 | Tennessee | 19 | 97 |
| 22 | Alaska | 19 | 94 |
| 23 | Illinois | 19 | 68 |
| 24 | Idaho | 18 | 59 |
| 25 | Arizona | 17 | 120 |
| 26 | Ohio | 17 | 60 |
| 27 | Oregon | 16 | 166 |
| 28 | Virginia | 16 | 77 |
| 29 | Maine | 16 | 71 |
| 30 | Florida | 14 | 188 |
| 31 | Colorado | 14 | 108 |
| 32 | Indiana | 14 | 54 |
| 33 | Kansas | 13 | 93 |
| 34 | Hawaii | 13 | 71 |
| 35 | Michigan | 13 | 45 |
| 36 | Nevada | 12 | 110 |
| 37 | New Hampshire | 12 | 63 |
| 38 | Alabama | 10 | 102 |
| 39 | Mississippi | 10 | 97 |
| 40 | Utah | 10 | 56 |
| 41 | Maryland | 10 | 38 |
| 42 | Georgia | 9 | 81 |
| 43 | North Carolina | 8 | 85 |
| 44 | New Jersey | 8 | 59 |
| 45 | Massachusetts | 8 | 58 |
| 46 | Wyoming | 7 | 45 |
| 47 | South Carolina | 4 | 51 |
| 48 | Connecticut | 3 | 43 |
| 49 | Delaware | 2 | 26 |
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Data as of June 2026.
Compare with the wildfire and hurricane rankings, or read FEMA flood zones explained for what high-risk zones mean for homeowners and insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Which US state has the most flood disaster declarations?
Texas has the most flood-related FEMA declarations, with 43, ahead of California (41) and Washington (35).
Is flooding common across the whole US?
Yes. Flooding is one of the most widespread federally declared hazards and affects every region — riverine flooding inland, flash flooding in arid areas, and coastal/storm-surge flooding near the coasts. FEMA flood-zone maps reflect this nationwide exposure.
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Last updated: 2026-06-18