Is an address in a hazard zone? Flood, fire and earthquake maps in Los Angeles

Government agencies publish maps of areas with higher natural hazard risk. You can check whether an address sits inside one before you book a stay, rent or buy. These maps are a starting point, not a prediction.

The zones that are mapped

• Flood. FEMA flood zones, including special flood hazard areas.
• Fire. CAL FIRE fire hazard severity zones.
• Earthquake fault. State Alquist-Priolo earthquake fault zones.
• Liquefaction. Areas where soil may lose strength in a strong earthquake.
• Landslide. Earthquake-induced landslide zones.
• Tsunami. Mapped tsunami inundation areas near the coast.

What the maps do not mean

Being outside a mapped zone does not mean no risk, because the State has not mapped every area. Being inside one does not mean a property will be damaged. Zone boundaries can also differ from lot lines. Ask an insurer or a licensed inspector before relying on any of this.

How Deedlore helps

Deedlore checks the point where a City of Los Angeles address sits against these maps and shows the result with the source and the date. It is a record check, not an inspection, and not a safety guarantee. Deedlore is not affiliated with Airbnb, Vrbo or any booking platform.

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