Montgomery, Alabama Flood Zones
Montgomery is situated along the Alabama River and faces periodic riverine flooding. Low-lying areas near the river and its tributaries are particularly vulnerable during prolonged rainfall events.
FEMA Flood Risk Profile: Montgomery County
Based on FEMA's National Risk Index, which evaluates flood risk at the county level using historical loss data, exposure, and vulnerability.
Inland Flood Risk
Relatively HighEst. annual loss: $51.0M
Hurricane Risk
Relatively ModerateEst. annual loss: $4.1M
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, county-level assessment. Individual property risk may vary.
Federal Flood Disaster History: Montgomery County
Montgomery County has been included in 12 federal flood-related disaster declarations.
...and 4 earlier declarations since 1975.
These declarations affected communities across Montgomery County, including Montgomery.
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries API. Data sourced February 2026.
NFIP Flood Insurance Claims: Montgomery County
Properties in Montgomery County have filed 416 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $6.7M in payouts since 1978. The average claim payout is $16K.
Highest-Claim Years
2009
89 claims - $2.5M
1990
30 claims - $510K
1979
27 claims - $347K
Claims by Flood Zone
Zone X
153
Zone AE
150
Zone A
89
Zone V
8
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Claims API. Data sourced February 2026.
Common Flood Zones in Montgomery
Properties in Montgomery, AL are commonly designated in these FEMA flood zones:
What Your Flood Zone Means in Montgomery
Montgomery faces flood risk primarily from river and stream overflow during heavy rainfall, snowmelt, or upstream dam releases. When rivers exceed their banks, floodwaters spread across low-lying areas mapped in AE and A zones. The most common FEMA flood zone designations in Montgomery are Zone AE, Zone X. FEMA's National Risk Index estimates the county's annual expected loss from inland flooding at over $51.0M.
Riverine flood risk in Montgomery is driven by the proximity and elevation of properties relative to nearby waterways. Properties closer to rivers with lower ground elevations typically face higher flood insurance premiums under FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0. If your property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and you have a federally regulated or government-backed mortgage, federal law generally requires your lender to ensure you carry flood insurance.
River flood maps can change when FEMA conducts new Flood Insurance Studies or when development alters drainage patterns. Letters of Map Amendment (LOMA) can remove individual properties if the natural ground elevation was always above the Base Flood Elevation and the property was inadvertently mapped in the SFHA. Use our free lookup tool to check the current flood zone for any Montgomery address.
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Enter any Montgomery, AL address to instantly see its FEMA flood zone, risk level, and whether flood insurance is required.
Free Flood Zone LookupMontgomery, AL Flood Zone FAQ
What flood zones are in Montgomery, AL?
The most common FEMA flood zones in Montgomery are Zone AE, Zone X. Properties in these high-risk zones (SFHA) may require flood insurance with a federally regulated or government-backed mortgage.
Is flood insurance required in Montgomery?
If your Montgomery property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and you have a federally regulated or government-backed mortgage, federal law generally requires your lender to ensure you carry flood insurance. Properties in Zone X are not federally required to carry flood insurance, though coverage is still recommended since about 25% of all NFIP flood claims come from Zone X properties.
How do I check my flood zone in Montgomery?
Enter your Montgomery address in the search tool above for an instant flood zone determination. Results include your FEMA flood zone, SFHA status, base flood elevation (if available), and FIRM panel information, pulled directly from FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer.
How high is flood risk in Montgomery?
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Montgomery County (where Montgomery is located) has a "Relatively High" rating for inland flood risk. The estimated annual flood loss for the county is $51.0M. This county-level assessment considers historical flood losses, social vulnerability, and community resilience.
Has Montgomery experienced major flooding events?
Montgomery County, where Montgomery is located, has been part of 12 federal disaster declarations for flooding, hurricanes, or severe storms. The most recent was Hurricane Helene in 2024. Federal disaster declarations are issued when flooding overwhelms local resources and triggers FEMA assistance programs.
How many flood insurance claims have been filed in Montgomery?
Montgomery County has recorded 416 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $6.7M in payouts since 1978. The year with the most claims was 2009, with 89 claims and $2.5M in payouts. These figures cover all NFIP claims in the county, including Montgomery.
Sources
This page summarizes information from FEMA and other official resources in plain language. For full technical details, see the links below.
- FEMA National Flood Hazard LayerDirect Source
The NFHL is the source of all flood zone data shown on this page.
- FEMA Map Service Center — Search by AddressDirect Source
Look up any address to view FIRM panels, FIS reports, and LOMCs.
- NFHL Data and Map StatusTopic Page
View NFHL coverage and data freshness by state and community.
- FEMA National Risk Index — Data ResourcesDirect Source
County-level risk scores for inland flooding, coastal flooding, and hurricane used in the Flood Risk Profile.
- OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries API v2Direct Source
Federal disaster declarations filtered for flood-related incident types (Flood, Hurricane, Severe Storm, Coastal Storm).
- OpenFEMA FIMA NFIP Claims API v2Direct Source
Historical NFIP flood insurance claims since 1978, aggregated by county and state. Includes claim counts, payouts, and flood zone breakdowns.
Sources last verified: February 2026