Flood zones for vacant land in Roosevelt

Of the 8,230 vacant lots in Roosevelt, 1,986 (24%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, where a home loan on a new building needs flood insurance. 5,044 (61%) are in zone X with minimal risk, and 1,200 are moderate risk.

Flood zones in Roosevelt

FEMA zoneVacant lotsShare
X6,24476%
A1,82722%
AE1592%

What the letters mean: flood zones explained.

Lots in a high-risk flood zone in Roosevelt

Lots outside the flood zone in Roosevelt

Questions about land in Roosevelt

How much vacant land in Roosevelt is in a flood zone?

1,986 of 8,230 vacant lots in Roosevelt (24%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 5,044 are zone X with minimal risk and 1,200 are moderate risk.

Do I need flood insurance for land in Roosevelt?

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 Roosevelt's vacant lots are in such a zone.

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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.