Flood zones for vacant land in Caliche
Of the 3,300 vacant lots in Caliche, 2,404 (73%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, where a home loan on a new building needs flood insurance. 895 (27%) are in zone X with minimal risk, and 1 are moderate risk.
Flood zones in Caliche
| FEMA zone | Vacant lots | Share |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1,881 | 57% |
| X | 896 | 27% |
| AO | 522 | 16% |
| AH | 1 | under 1% |
What the letters mean: flood zones explained.
Lots in a high-risk flood zone in Caliche
Zones A, AE, AH, AO and VE, lowest assessed value first (25 of 2,404).
Lots outside the flood zone in Caliche
Zone X with minimal risk, lowest assessed value first (25 of 895).
Questions about land in Caliche
How much vacant land in Caliche is in a flood zone?
2,404 of 3,300 vacant lots in Caliche (73%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 895 are zone X with minimal risk and 1 are moderate risk.
Do I need flood insurance for land in Caliche?
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. 73% of Caliche's vacant lots are in such a zone.
More for Caliche: 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.