Flood zones for vacant land in San Fernando

Of the 42 vacant lots in San Fernando, 1 (2%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, where a home loan on a new building needs flood insurance. 36 (86%) are in zone X with minimal risk. 5 are zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.

Flood zones in San Fernando

FEMA zoneVacant lotsShare
X3686%
D512%
A12%

What the letters mean: flood zones explained.

Lots in a high-risk flood zone in San Fernando

Zones A, AE, AH, AO and VE, lowest assessed value first.

LotAcresAssessedZone
12371 Little Tujunga Canyon Rd2526-024-02138.31$367,115A

Lots outside the flood zone in San Fernando

Questions about land in San Fernando

How much vacant land in San Fernando is in a flood zone?

1 of 42 vacant lots in San Fernando (2%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 36 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 San Fernando?

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. 2% of San Fernando's vacant lots are in such a zone.

More for San Fernando: 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.