Flood zones for vacant land in Butte Valley
Of the 3,707 vacant lots in Butte Valley, 158 (4%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, where a home loan on a new building needs flood insurance. 3,549 (96%) are in zone X with minimal risk.
Flood zones in Butte Valley
| FEMA zone | Vacant lots | Share |
|---|---|---|
| X | 3,549 | 96% |
| A | 158 | 4% |
What the letters mean: flood zones explained.
Lots in a high-risk flood zone in Butte Valley
Zones A, AE, AH, AO and VE, lowest assessed value first (25 of 158).
Lots outside the flood zone in Butte Valley
Zone X with minimal risk, lowest assessed value first (25 of 3,549).
Questions about land in Butte Valley
How much vacant land in Butte Valley is in a flood zone?
158 of 3,707 vacant lots in Butte Valley (4%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 3,549 are zone X with minimal risk.
Do I need flood insurance for land in Butte Valley?
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. 4% of Butte Valley's vacant lots are in such a zone.
More for Butte Valley: all vacant land · fire hazard zones
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.