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77550 Flood Risk — Claims, Zones & Storm History

79.3% in FEMA high-risk zones 8,111 NFIP claims on record
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NFIP Claims
8,111
all recorded events
After Harvey
598
post-2017 claims
Avg Payout
$43,696
per claim
Repetitive Loss
Elevated
area claim history

FEMA Flood Zone Breakdown

AE-class (Special Flood Hazard Area) — 47.1%
VE (Coastal High Hazard) — 32.2%
X-shaded (Moderate Hazard) — 9.2%
X (Minimal Hazard) — 7.6%
Other / Undetermined — 3.9%

Share of 77550 land area within each FEMA flood zone classification. Zone boundaries are modeled estimates, not guarantees — the zone for a specific parcel can differ from the ZIP average.

Storm History for 77550

HarveySignificant
BerylModerate
AllisonLimited
BetaLimited
ImeldaLimited

Relative claim impact in 77550 by named event. Address-level storm history — including what happened at a specific property — is included in the full report. Past claims are one signal among many, not a prediction.

Common Questions

About 79.3% of 77550 falls within FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones AE/VE). Risk varies street by street — a modeled estimate for a specific address is more informative than a ZIP average. Zone designations are modeled estimates, not guarantees.

NFIP records show 8,111 flood insurance claims in 77550 across all recorded events, with an average payment of $43,696. 598 of those claims followed Hurricane Harvey.

Flood insurance requirements depend on your lender and the specific FEMA zone of your property, not the ZIP average. Standard homeowners policies do not cover flooding. Consult a licensed insurance professional about your situation.

NFIP claim records in 77550 span Harvey, Beryl, Allison, among other events. Historical claims are one signal among many and do not predict future flooding.

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Data sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, NFIP claim records (OpenFEMA), USGS. Floodfolio provides data for informational reference only — modeled estimates, not guarantees. Flood insurance decisions: consult a licensed insurance professional.