Virginia Beach, VA Flood Zone Map
FEMA flood zone data for Virginia Beach. The map below shows high-risk areas (FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas) over local waterways and streets -- computed from the official FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer.
- High risk
- Moderate
- Lower risk
- Not mapped
Flood Zone Breakdown for Virginia Beach
About 13% of the mapped area in Virginia Beach falls within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (high-risk or moderate-risk flood zone). The breakdown by zone:
- AE 10% Zone AE
- VE 3% Zone VE
- A 0% Zone A
- X 87% Zone X
Where Flooding Comes From in Virginia Beach
Coastal storm surge and tidal flooding (Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean, Back Bay).
- W Neck Crk
- Drainage Cnl
- Drainage Ditch
- Redwing Lk
- N Landing Riv
- Great Neck Crk
- Coopers Ditch
- Thalia Crk
Flood Zone Details for Virginia Beach
| Zone | Risk level | Area | Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE | High-risk riverine or coastal flood zone with a computed base flood elevation (BFE). About a 1-in-100 chance of flooding each year. | 10% | Flood insurance is typically required for federally backed mortgages. |
| VE | Coastal high-hazard zone with wave action. This is the highest-risk designation -- expect storm surge plus breaking waves. | 3% | Flood insurance is required for federally backed mortgages and is especially important here. |
| A | High-risk flood zone without a detailed BFE study. About a 1-in-100 chance of flooding each year. | 0% | Flood insurance is typically required for federally backed mortgages. |
| X | Lower-risk zone outside the 1% annual chance flood boundary. Flooding is still possible but less likely than in high-risk zones. | 87% | Flood insurance is not required but may still be a smart choice -- about 25% of flood claims come from lower-risk areas. |
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The map above shows the broad flood zone picture for Virginia Beach. Your specific property may be in a different zone -- the only way to know for certain is to check your exact address.