Enter any address in Wilmington, North Carolina to see its FEMA flood zone
Wilmington has a population of 115,451 residents. Like many communities in North Carolina, properties in Wilmington 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 Wilmington. Results come directly from FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Wilmington, North Carolina:
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 Wilmington 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.