Enter any North Carolina address to see its FEMA flood zone designation
North Carolina faces coastal flooding from hurricanes, river flooding across the Piedmont, and flash flooding in the mountains. Hurricanes Florence and Matthew caused billions in flood damage.
FEMA designates flood zones across North Carolina using the following classifications:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain). Insurance required for federal mortgages.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action. Strictest building codes.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain. Insurance recommended.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains. Insurance optional but advisable — 20%+ of NFIP claims come from low-risk zones.
Properties in North Carolina FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. NFIP claims data shows that over 20% of claims nationwide come from low and moderate-risk areas. North Carolina residents can purchase flood insurance through the NFIP or private insurers.
Visit FloodSmart.gov to find an agent and get a quote.
Select a county to view local flood zone data and disaster history:
Select a city to check flood zone information:
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