Flood insurance in Kansas

Flood insurance policies, average premiums, flood zones and claims history for Kansas, county by county, from official FEMA records.

Policies as of 5 September 2026Source: FEMA OpenFEMA
Active flood policies
6,647
NFIP policies in force
Average yearly premium
$1,051
$219 below the US average
Claims paid since 1978
$116.8M
across 7,901 claims
Policies in high-risk zones
63%
zones A and V, where known

Flood claims paid per year

NFIP claims paid in Kansas, 2000–2026

The three costliest years. The worst was 2007, with $17.1 million paid on 646 claims.

Insured buildings by flood zone

Zone V / VE0%
Coastal high-hazard areas with wave action. Flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage.
Zone A / AE63%
High-risk areas with a 1% chance of flooding each year. Insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage.
Zone X, B, C37%
Moderate to low risk. Insurance is optional, and policies are usually much cheaper.

Zone not reported for 44% of policies; shares are of policies with a known zone.

Costliest flood events

Named events by NFIP claims paid in Kansas

EventYearClaimsPaid
Thunderstorms2007307$10.1 million
Midwest Flooding1993859$9.8 million
Late spring storms2011123$2.5 million
Hurricane Ike200889$2.4 million
Flooding1981448$2.1 million

Flood insurance by county

Counties in Kansas with detailed pages, by number of policies. 40 smaller counties are included in the state totals.

CountyPoliciesAvg premiumClaims since 1978Paid
Sedgwick County992$1,076990$14.7 million
Shawnee County798$1,248368$4.0 million
Johnson County763$1,1271,155$13.2 million
Butler County188$1,029507$12.7 million
Barton County94$599513$2.3 million

Common questions

How much does flood insurance cost in Kansas?

The average NFIP flood insurance policy in Kansas costs about $1,051 a year. Your own premium depends on your building's flood risk, elevation and the coverage you choose.

How many homes have flood insurance in Kansas?

There are about 6,647 National Flood Insurance Program policies in force in Kansas, according to FEMA's latest policy data. Private flood policies are not included.

How often does Kansas flood?

Since 1978, NFIP policyholders in Kansas have filed 7,901 flood claims, with $116.8 million paid out. 851 of those claims were in the last 10 years.

Does homeowners insurance cover flooding?

No. Standard homeowners and renters insurance policies exclude flood damage. You need a separate flood policy from the NFIP or a private insurer.

How long until a new flood policy starts?

NFIP policies usually have a 30-day waiting period, so buying when a storm is already forecast is normally too late. Exceptions apply, for example when a lender requires the policy at closing.

How to get flood insurance

Most flood policies are sold through the National Flood Insurance Program by regular insurance agents. Ask the agent who handles your home or car insurance, or find one through FloodSmart.gov, FEMA's official flood insurance site. Private flood insurers also sell policies in many areas and are worth comparing.