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Decatur, Georgia Flood Zones

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Flood Risk in Decatur, Georgia

Decatur has a population of 24,928 residents. Like many communities in Georgia, properties in Decatur may be located in various FEMA flood zones ranging from high-risk Special Flood Hazard Areas to low-risk zones.

Use the address lookup above to check the specific flood zone for any property in Decatur. Results come directly from FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL).

Georgia Statewide Flood Data

Total NFIP Claims
24,393
Total Claims Paid
$516.2M
Active Policies
1,000
Avg Premium
$637/yr
Disaster Declarations
2,765
Peak Claims Year
2009

Statewide data from OpenFEMA. City-level breakdowns coming soon.

Flood Zone Types in Decatur

FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Decatur, Georgia:

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.

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Flood Insurance in Decatur

Properties in Decatur that are in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.

The average NFIP premium in Georgia is approximately $637 per year.

Even in low-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended — from 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside high-risk areas. Visit FloodSmart.gov for quotes.

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