Flood zones for vacant land in Lake Hughes

Of the 329 vacant lots in Lake Hughes, 78 (24%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, where a home loan on a new building needs flood insurance. 18 (5%) are in zone X with minimal risk. 233 are zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.

Flood zones in Lake Hughes

FEMA zoneVacant lotsShare
D23371%
AO6620%
X185%
A103%
AE2under 1%

What the letters mean: flood zones explained.

Lots in a high-risk flood zone in Lake Hughes

Lots outside the flood zone in Lake Hughes

Questions about land in Lake Hughes

How much vacant land in Lake Hughes is in a flood zone?

78 of 329 vacant lots in Lake Hughes (24%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 18 are zone X with minimal risk. 233 are zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.

Do I need flood insurance for land in Lake Hughes?

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. 24% of Lake Hughes's vacant lots are in such a zone.

More for Lake Hughes: 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.