Cape Coral Flood Zone Information
Data Sources
- •FEMA Map Service Center: Official flood map data
- •NFHL Viewer: Real-time flood zone visualizations
- •Lee County GIS: Local flood zone determinations
Risk Assessment Tools
- •Free property assessment available
- •Elevation certificate reviews
- •Custom flood protection recommendations
VE Zone - Cape Coral Parkway Corridor
Waterfront areas along Cape Coral Parkway face very high flood risk from storm surge. Properties require elevated foundations and certified flood protection.
AE Zone - SE Cape Coral
Southeast neighborhoods, particularly near Yacht Club area, experience high flood risk from canal overflow and storm surge.
AE Zone - NW Cape Coral
Northwest areas have moderate flood risk, primarily from rainfall and drainage issues during heavy storm events.
X Zone - Central Cape Coral
Areas furthest from canals face lower flood risk, though localized flooding can occur during extreme weather events.
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With over 400 miles of canals, Cape Coral presents unique flood challenges. Canal-front properties face elevated risks from tidal flooding, while inland neighborhoods require protection from storm surge and rainfall flooding.
Flood Zones in Cape Coral
VE Zone - Cape Coral Parkway Corridor
Waterfront areas along Cape Coral Parkway face very high flood risk from storm surge. Properties require elevated foundations and certified flood protection.
AE Zone - SE Cape Coral
Southeast neighborhoods, particularly near Yacht Club area, experience high flood risk from canal overflow and storm surge.
AE Zone - NW Cape Coral
Northwest areas have moderate flood risk, primarily from rainfall and drainage issues during heavy storm events.
X Zone - Central Cape Coral
Areas furthest from canals face lower flood risk, though localized flooding can occur during extreme weather events.
Understanding Flood Zone Designations
- AE Zones: Areas with a 1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain)
- VE Zones: Coastal areas with additional wave height requirements
- X Zones: Minimal flood risk but still recommended to assess elevation
Cape Coral Flood Challenges
- •Canal-front homes face king tide flooding that exceeds seawall heights
- •SE Cape Coral (Yacht Club area) experiences frequent tidal flooding
- •Cape Coral Parkway corridor is highly vulnerable to storm surge
- •Sandbags consistently fail against sustained tidal pressure on canal properties
- •Canal overflow during heavy rainfall affects inland neighborhoods
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Flood Protection Solutions for Cape Coral
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