Flood zones for vacant land in Duarte
Of the 43 vacant lots in Duarte, 0 (0%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, where a home loan on a new building needs flood insurance. 38 (88%) are in zone X with minimal risk. 5 are zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Flood zones in Duarte
| FEMA zone | Vacant lots | Share |
|---|---|---|
| X | 38 | 88% |
| D | 5 | 12% |
What the letters mean: flood zones explained.
Lots in a high-risk flood zone in Duarte
Zones A, AE, AH, AO and VE, lowest assessed value first.
None in this city.
Lots outside the flood zone in Duarte
Zone X with minimal risk, lowest assessed value first (25 of 38).
Questions about land in Duarte
How much vacant land in Duarte is in a flood zone?
0 of 43 vacant lots in Duarte (0%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 38 are zone X with minimal risk. 5 are zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Do I need flood insurance for land in Duarte?
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. 0% of Duarte's vacant lots are in such a zone.
More for Duarte: 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.