Syracuse, New York Flood Zones
Syracuse faces flooding from Onondaga Creek, Harbor Brook, and Ley Creek. The city's aging infrastructure and combined sewer system contribute to urban flooding during heavy rainfall events.
Common Flood Zones in Syracuse
Properties in Syracuse, NY are commonly designated in these FEMA flood zones:
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FEMA assigns flood zone designations to every property in the United States based on flood risk assessments. In Syracuse, the most common designations are Zone AE, Zone X.
Properties in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) - zones starting with A or V - are required to carry flood insurance if they have a federally-backed mortgage. Properties in Zone X are outside the SFHA and flood insurance is typically optional but often recommended.
Flood zone designations can change over time through Letters of Map Amendment (LOMA) or Letters of Map Revision (LOMR). Use our free lookup tool to check the current flood zone for any Syracuse address.