Flood zones for vacant land in Mount Gleason

Of the 80 vacant lots in Mount Gleason, 4 (5%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, where a home loan on a new building needs flood insurance. 49 (61%) are in zone X with minimal risk, and 1 are moderate risk. 26 are zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.

Flood zones in Mount Gleason

FEMA zoneVacant lotsShare
X5063%
D2633%
A34%
AE11%

What the letters mean: flood zones explained.

Lots in a high-risk flood zone in Mount Gleason

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

Lots outside the flood zone in Mount Gleason

Questions about land in Mount Gleason

How much vacant land in Mount Gleason is in a flood zone?

4 of 80 vacant lots in Mount Gleason (5%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 49 are zone X with minimal risk and 1 are moderate risk. 26 are zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.

Do I need flood insurance for land in Mount Gleason?

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. 5% of Mount Gleason's vacant lots are in such a zone.

More for Mount Gleason: 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.