Flood insurance claims in Wahkiakum County, Washington

FEMA records 93 National Flood Insurance Program claims in Wahkiakum County, Washington, since 1983, with $1.8 million paid in total. The year with the most claims was 1996, with 23. As of 3 August 2026, 5.3% of homes here had an NFIP policy.

NFIP claims on record93

Total paid$1.8 million

Claims with a payment79

Homes with NFIP policy5.3%

High-risk zone homes insuredn/a

Residential policies in force110

Claims by year of loss

NFIP claims by year of loss, Wahkiakum County, Washington

Paid on claims by year of loss (building, contents and increased cost of compliance), Wahkiakum County, Washington

Named flood events with the most claims

Event (FEMA name)	Claims
Flooding	19
Winter storm	11
Torrential rain	8

ZIP codes with the most claims

ZIP code (as reported)	Claims
98621	33
98612	27
98647	23
98643	8
98638	2

76 of the claims were on properties rated in a high-risk flood zone (zones starting A or V). Building $1.5 million, contents $248,103, increased cost of compliance $50,128.

Flood insurance take-up

	Homes	With NFIP policy	Share
High-risk flood zone	0	84	n/a
All homes	2,066	110	5.3%

FEMA counts residential structures and NFIP residential policies in force as of 3 August 2026. Private flood policies are not counted. A share is shown as n/a where FEMA counts no homes or more policies than homes.

Flood insurance basics. Most standard homeowners policies do not cover flood damage. NFIP policies are sold through insurance agents and through FEMA's FloodSmart site, which also explains waiting periods (usually 30 days before cover starts). Check your property's flood zone on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources

Checked 29 October 2026. Claims are NFIP claims only. Private flood insurance claims and uninsured losses are not included. Recent events can take months to be fully reflected.