Flood zones for vacant land in Foothill
Of the 457 vacant lots in Foothill, 1 (under 1%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, where a home loan on a new building needs flood insurance. 356 (78%) are in zone X with minimal risk. 100 are zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Flood zones in Foothill
| FEMA zone | Vacant lots | Share |
|---|---|---|
| X | 356 | 78% |
| D | 100 | 22% |
| A | 1 | under 1% |
What the letters mean: flood zones explained.
Lots in a high-risk flood zone in Foothill
Zones A, AE, AH, AO and VE, lowest assessed value first.
| Lot | Acres | Assessed | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheseboro near Mt Emma3048-015-035 | 2.67 | $24,575 | A |
Lots outside the flood zone in Foothill
Zone X with minimal risk, lowest assessed value first (25 of 356).
Questions about land in Foothill
How much vacant land in Foothill is in a flood zone?
1 of 457 vacant lots in Foothill (under 1%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 356 are zone X with minimal risk. 100 are zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Do I need flood insurance for land in Foothill?
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 Foothill's vacant lots are in such a zone.
More for Foothill: 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.