Flood zones for vacant land in Carson

Of the 101 vacant lots in Carson, 1 (under 1%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, where a home loan on a new building needs flood insurance. 67 (66%) are in zone X with minimal risk, and 33 are moderate risk.

Flood zones in Carson

FEMA zone	Vacant lots	Share
X	100	99%
A	1	under 1%

What the letters mean: flood zones explained.

Lots in a high-risk flood zone in Carson

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

Lot	Acres	Assessed	Zone
2839 E El Presidio St7306-020-902	14.25	—	A

Lots outside the flood zone in Carson

Zone X with minimal risk, lowest assessed value first (25 of 67).

Lot	Acres	Assessed
123 W Clarion Dr7343-001-038	0.04	$960
22209 Isabelle Ct7335-014-071	0.01	$7,862
23917 Marbella Ave7406-002-018	0.12	$29,047
22601 Kinard Ave7341-022-029	0.05	$37,611
20721 Shearer Ave7336-015-036	0.02	$37,676
22600 Moneta Ave7341-022-020	0.04	$38,429
101 W Carson St7343-011-078	0.07	$93,094
279 W 223rd St7341-012-011	0.38	$148,986
16212 S Maple Ave6125-014-006	0.24	$167,889
22034 Main St7335-025-014	0.19	$181,117
424 E Sepulveda Blvd7406-013-009	0.06	$187,738
20727 Shearer Ave7336-015-040	0.04	$195,139
21719 Grace Ave7335-009-011	0.15	$213,523
159 E 162nd St6125-015-011	0.14	$243,926
405 Willow Run Ln7335-007-058	0.37	$248,260
399 Willow Run Ln7335-007-061	0.37	$252,120
439 W Gardena Blvd6125-019-049	0.14	$277,714
24224 Broad St7404-012-012	0.64	$282,402
403 Willow Run Ln7335-007-057	0.37	$290,710
18615 S Ferris Pl7318-009-103	2.44	$294,638
402 E Sepulveda Blvd7406-013-023	0.19	$301,064
397 Willow Run Ln7335-007-062	0.37	$302,286
427 E 220th St7335-007-035	0.26	$303,573
20942 Main St7336-017-037	0.16	$318,362
407 Willow Run Ln7335-007-059	0.37	$328,013

Questions about land in Carson

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

1 of 101 vacant lots in Carson (under 1%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 67 are zone X with minimal risk and 33 are moderate risk.

Do I need flood insurance for land in Carson?

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. under 1% of Carson'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 2026-10-19. Maps change; confirm a specific lot with the county before you buy.