Flood zones for vacant land in Carson
Of the 79 vacant lots in Carson, 1 (1%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, where a home loan on a new building needs flood insurance. 52 (66%) are in zone X with minimal risk, and 26 are moderate risk.
Flood zones in Carson
| FEMA zone | Vacant lots | Share |
|---|---|---|
| X | 78 | 99% |
| A | 1 | 1% |
What the letters mean: flood zones explained.
Lots in a high-risk flood zone in Carson
Zones A, AE, AH, AO and VE, lowest assessed value first.
| Lot | Acres | Assessed | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2839 E El Presidio St7306-020-902 | 14.25 | — | A |
Lots outside the flood zone in Carson
Zone X with minimal risk, lowest assessed value first (25 of 52).
| Lot | Acres | Assessed |
|---|---|---|
| 123 W Clarion Dr7343-001-038 | 0.04 | $942 |
| 22209 Isabelle Ct7335-014-071 | 0.01 | $7,708 |
| 624 E Pacific St7404-015-070 | 0.15 | $23,506 |
| 23917 Marbella Ave7406-002-018 | 0.12 | $28,478 |
| 22601 Kinard Ave7341-022-029 | 0.05 | $36,874 |
| 22600 Moneta Ave7341-022-020 | 0.04 | $37,676 |
| 101 W Carson St7343-011-078 | 0.07 | $91,269 |
| 279 W 223rd St7341-012-011 | 0.38 | $146,065 |
| 16212 S Maple Ave6125-014-006 | 0.24 | $164,598 |
| 22034 Main St7335-025-014 | 0.19 | $177,566 |
| 424 E Sepulveda Blvd7406-013-009 | 0.06 | $184,057 |
| 159 E 162nd St6125-015-011 | 0.14 | $239,144 |
| 439 W Gardena Blvd6125-019-049 | 0.14 | $272,269 |
| 24224 Broad St7404-012-012 | 0.64 | $276,865 |
| 18615 S Ferris Pl7318-009-103 | 2.44 | $288,861 |
| 402 E Sepulveda Blvd7406-013-023 | 0.19 | $295,162 |
| 20942 Main St7336-017-037 | 0.16 | $312,120 |
| 21130 Main St7334-001-061 | 0.33 | $333,021 |
| 509 W 219th St7343-021-038 | 0.18 | $340,965 |
| 114 E Gardena Blvd6126-010-017 | 0.16 | $341,501 |
| 17420 S Broadway St7339-003-018 | 0.68 | $365,327 |
| 22633 Main St7341-019-013 | 0.61 | $414,362 |
| 22232 Avalon Blvd7332-027-018 | 0.45 | $444,510 |
| 21224 Main St7334-002-004 | 0.13 | $484,278 |
| 21250 Main St7334-002-008 | 0.27 | $519,480 |
Questions about land in Carson
How much vacant land in Carson is in a flood zone?
1 of 79 vacant lots in Carson (1%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 52 are zone X with minimal risk and 26 are moderate risk.
Do I need flood insurance for land in Carson?
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. 1% of Carson's vacant lots are in such a zone.
More for Carson: 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.