Enter any address in West Des Moines, Iowa to see its FEMA flood zone
West Des Moines has a population of 68,723 residents. Like many communities in Iowa, properties in West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines. Results come directly from FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in West Des Moines, Iowa:
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.
Properties in West Des Moines that are in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even in low-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended — over 20% of NFIP claims come from outside high-risk areas. Visit FloodSmart.gov for quotes.