Flood zones for vacant land in Alpine Butte
Of the 2,344 vacant lots in Alpine Butte, 711 (30%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, where a home loan on a new building needs flood insurance. 1,606 (69%) are in zone X with minimal risk, and 27 are moderate risk.
Flood zones in Alpine Butte
| FEMA zone | Vacant lots | Share |
|---|---|---|
| X | 1,633 | 70% |
| AE | 410 | 17% |
| A | 301 | 13% |
What the letters mean: flood zones explained.
Lots in a high-risk flood zone in Alpine Butte
Zones A, AE, AH, AO and VE, lowest assessed value first (25 of 711).
Lots outside the flood zone in Alpine Butte
Zone X with minimal risk, lowest assessed value first (25 of 1,606).
Questions about land in Alpine Butte
How much vacant land in Alpine Butte is in a flood zone?
711 of 2,344 vacant lots in Alpine Butte (30%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 1,606 are zone X with minimal risk and 27 are moderate risk.
Do I need flood insurance for land in Alpine Butte?
Not for an empty lot: flood insurance covers buildings. If you build in a high-risk zone and borrow from a federally regulated lender, flood insurance on the building is required. 30% of Alpine Butte's vacant lots are in such a zone.
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Sources
Counts are LandGrab's analysis of 2026 public data for vacant parcels in Los Angeles County, updated 2026-10-18. Maps change; confirm a specific lot with the county before you buy.