Flood zones for vacant land in Whittier
Of the 202 vacant lots in Whittier, 0 (0%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, where a home loan on a new building needs flood insurance. 183 (91%) are in zone X with minimal risk, and 12 are moderate risk. 7 are zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Flood zones in Whittier
| FEMA zone | Vacant lots | Share |
|---|---|---|
| X | 195 | 97% |
| D | 7 | 3% |
What the letters mean: flood zones explained.
Lots in a high-risk flood zone in Whittier
Zones A, AE, AH, AO and VE, lowest assessed value first.
None in this city.
Lots outside the flood zone in Whittier
Zone X with minimal risk, lowest assessed value first (25 of 183).
| Lot | Acres | Assessed |
|---|---|---|
| 7216 Autumn Ave8170-041-006 | 2.63 | $9 |
| 10711 Valley Home Ave8232-030-071 | 2.1 | $9 |
| 7310 Wisteria Ln8170-042-009 | 0.73 | $9 |
| 1830 Whittier Woods Cir8120-025-025 | 0.66 | $9 |
| 5248 Javalambre Dr8126-045-052 | 0.34 | $9 |
| 16559 Hamilton Ave8232-030-081 | 0.23 | $9 |
| 10143 Gunn Ave8158-029-041 | 0.16 | $9 |
| 7357 1/2 Autumn Ave8170-041-009 | 0.15 | $9 |
| 12101 1/2 Blue Sky Ct8170-041-007 | 0.09 | $9 |
| 16564 Middleton Ave8232-030-072 | 0.07 | $9 |
| 11202 Carmenita Rd8029-032-047 | 0.31 | $23 |
| 10229 Scott Ave8225-027-007 | 0.04 | $1,076 |
| 8039 California Ave8144-025-012 | 0.66 | $2,055 |
| 8241 Painter Ave8142-033-070 | 0.04 | $6,245 |
| 14709 Terryknoll Dr8152-016-034 | 0.06 | $11,603 |
| 16067 Arbela Dr8224-037-038 | 0.12 | $12,254 |
| 14075 Eastridge Dr8138-025-010 | 0.1 | $12,254 |
| 14711 Mar Vista St8289-025-001 | 0.09 | $12,500 |
| 13506 Olive Dr8138-004-009 | 0.05 | $12,969 |
| 12317 Loma Dr8031-010-020 | 0.15 | $17,961 |
| 13510 Olive Dr8138-004-007 | 0.09 | $18,220 |
| 12419 Pellissier Rd8125-002-008 | 0.18 | $18,717 |
| 13502 Olive Dr8138-003-014 | 0.06 | $18,973 |
| 12028 Valley View Ave8031-023-016 | 0.23 | $27,976 |
| 8308 Jackson Pl8142-023-029 | 0.12 | $27,976 |
Questions about land in Whittier
How much vacant land in Whittier is in a flood zone?
0 of 202 vacant lots in Whittier (0%) are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (A, AE, AH, AO or VE). 183 are zone X with minimal risk and 12 are moderate risk. 7 are zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Do I need flood insurance for land in Whittier?
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. 0% of Whittier's vacant lots are in such a zone.
More for Whittier: all vacant land · fire hazard zones
Sources
Counts are LandGrab's analysis of 2026 public data for vacant parcels in Los Angeles County, updated 2026-10-19. Maps change; confirm a specific lot with the county before you buy.