Flood zones for vacant land in Northridge
Of the 220 vacant lots in Northridge, 0 (0%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, where a home loan on a new building needs flood insurance. 3 (1%) are in zone X with minimal risk. 217 are zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Flood zones in Northridge
| FEMA zone | Vacant lots | Share |
|---|---|---|
| D | 217 | 99% |
| X | 3 | 1% |
What the letters mean: flood zones explained.
Lots in a high-risk flood zone in Northridge
Zones A, AE, AH, AO and VE, lowest assessed value first.
None in this city.
Lots outside the flood zone in Northridge
Zone X with minimal risk, lowest assessed value first.
| Lot | Acres | Assessed |
|---|---|---|
| Vac Rinaldi Dr/vic Wilbur Pl2871-001-003 | 0.03 | $39,821 |
| Vac Cor Rinaldi St/wilbur Ave2871-001-002 | 0.32 | $455,130 |
| Vac Rinaldi St/vic Wilbur Ave2871-001-004 | 1.18 | $1,666,917 |
Questions about land in Northridge
How much vacant land in Northridge is in a flood zone?
0 of 220 vacant lots in Northridge (0%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 3 are zone X with minimal risk. 217 are zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Do I need flood insurance for land in Northridge?
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 Northridge's vacant lots are in such a zone.
More for Northridge: 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.