Enter any address in Benzie County, Michigan to see its FEMA flood zone
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 | Biological | 2020-01-20 |
| COVID-19 PANDEMIC | Biological | 2020-01-20 |
| HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION | Hurricane | 2005-08-29 |
| BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS | Snowstorm | 1978-01-27 |
| DROUGHT | Drought | 1977-03-02 |
County-level NFIP data coming soon. Here are Michigan statewide figures for context:
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Benzie County, Michigan:
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 Benzie County, Michigan that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. Over 20% of NFIP claims come from low and moderate-risk areas.
Visit FloodSmart.gov to find an agent and get a quote.