Enter any address in Portage Lakes CDP, Ohio to see its FEMA flood zone
Portage Lakes CDP has a population of 6,407 residents. Like many communities in Ohio, properties in Portage Lakes CDP 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 Portage Lakes CDP. Results come directly from FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL).
Statewide data from OpenFEMA. City-level breakdowns coming soon.
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Portage Lakes CDP, Ohio:
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 Portage Lakes CDP 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 Ohio is approximately $870 per year.
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.