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Minimal-risk flood zone
This property is in Zone X, which FEMA considers minimal risk. Flood insurance is not required, but over 40% of all NFIP flood insurance claims come from areas outside high-risk zones. Many homeowners still choose to carry a policy at preferred rates.
Surrounding area: This property is near flood zone AE. Check nearby addresses to compare flood zones in this area.
1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20500
Area outside the Special Flood Hazard Area with minimal flood risk. Flooding can still occur. Over 40% of all NFIP flood claims come from outside high-risk zones.
Flood Insurance: Not Required
Not required, but recommended. Over 40% of flood claims come from outside high-risk zones.
Base Flood Elevation: -9999 ft
Source: USGS 3DEP
Ground elevation only. Your building's lowest floor elevation (from an Elevation Certificate) determines your actual flood risk and insurance rate.
FIRM BFEs are rounded to the nearest foot and can differ from the accurate BFE by 2+ feet. For permitting and insurance, consult the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for the precise BFE.
Data Source: FEMA NFHL
Queried directly from FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer.
Research Only / Not Certified
Not a certified flood determination (SFHDF). Your lender will require a certified determination with E&O insurance during underwriting.
Disclaimer: This tool provides flood zone data from FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) for informational purposes only. It is not a certified flood zone determination and does not replace the Standard Flood Hazard Determination Form (SFHDF) required for mortgage lending. Flood maps are updated periodically and may not reflect the most recent changes. For a certified determination, contact a licensed flood determination provider.