Who determines the flood zones?
The flood zones are determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) are produced by FEMA. These maps encompass the entire city of Virginia Beach and depict the various flood zones covering the City. What are the Flood Zone designations for Virginia Beach? There are several different Flood Zone designations covering the City of Virginia Beach. These include: SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS Inundated by a 100 year flood Zone A No base flood elevation determined Zone AE Base flood elevation determined Zone AO Flood depths of 1 to 3 feet; average depths determined Zone VE Coastal flood with velocity hazard (wave action); base flood elevations determined OTHER FLOOD ZONES Not Special Flood Hazard Areas Zone X (Shaded) Areas of a 500 year flood; areas of 100 year flood with average depths of less than 1 foot or with drainage areas of less than 1 square mile; and areas protected by levees from a 100 year flood Zone X (Non Shaded) Areas determined to b
