Volusia County Flood Zones
County seat: DeLand. 568,229 residents. Coastal county — Northeast Florida (Atlantic).
Flood risk in Volusia County
Positioned along Florida's northeast coast, Volusia County faces significant flooding threats driven by its dual exposure to high storm surge and heavy rainfall events. The coastal geography leaves communities like Daytona Beach and Port Orange particularly vulnerable to ocean-driven flooding, while inland areas such as Deltona and Deltona frequently experience water accumulation from intense precipitation. This risk profile is underscored by a dense history of federal disaster declarations, including Hurricane Milton in 2024 and Tropical Storm Debby later that same year, which tested the region's infrastructure and emergency response capabilities. The county's 568,229 residents have also weathered impacts from earlier systems like Hurricane Ian in 2022 and Tropical Storm Idalia in 2023, illustrating a pattern of recurring severe weather that affects both residential and commercial zones. Because flood risks vary significantly by elevation and proximity to waterways, property conditions can change even within the same neighborhood. Homeowners and prospective buyers should verify their specific flood zone designation and evacuation route before purchasing insurance or making long-term property investments.
Risk profile
Situated within the northeast region, this coastal county contends with high storm surge and rain flood risks across its populated areas. Recent federal disaster declarations include Hurricane Milton in 2024, listed among multiple historical events. The jurisdiction serves a population of 568,229 across major cities including Daytona Beach and Deltona.
Recent FEMA-declared storms
Tropical systems that triggered federal disaster declarations covering Volusia County (most recent first):
- Hurricane Milton (2024)
- TS Debby (2024)
- TS Idalia (2023)
- TS Nicole (2022)
- Hurricane Ian (2022)
- Hurricane Isaias (2020)
- Hurricane Dorian (2019)
- Hurricane Irma (2017)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
Major cities in Volusia County
- Deltona100,513
- Daytona Beach86,015
- Port Orange66,556
- DeLand45,587
- Ormond Beach44,596
Source: US Census SUB-EST 2024.
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FAQ
What flood zones are in Volusia County?
Volusia County contains a mix of FEMA flood zones. Coastal and low-lying areas typically fall in Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones AE, A, VE), while higher-elevation areas are usually Zone X. Use the lookup tool above to check any specific address against the live National Flood Hazard Layer.
What hurricanes have impacted Volusia County recently?
Storms that triggered FEMA disaster declarations covering Volusia County since 2022: Milton (2024), Debby (2024), Idalia (2023), Nicole (2022), Ian (2022). Federal disaster declarations cover both direct landfall counties and surrounding counties eligible for federal assistance.
Is flood insurance required in Volusia County?
Flood insurance is federally required for any property in a Special Flood Hazard Area (zones beginning with A or V) that has a federally backed mortgage. In Zone X it is optional but often inexpensive. The lookup tool above tells you whether a specific address falls in an SFHA.
How does storm surge affect Volusia County?
As a Northeast Florida (Atlantic) county, Volusia faces high storm surge risk during tropical systems. Storm surge is separate from rainfall flooding and is not always reflected in FEMA flood zone designations — check your county's evacuation zone as well.
What is the population of Volusia County?
568,229 residents (ACS5 2023, US Census). The county seat is DeLand.
Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations, US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year, SUB-EST 2024), Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Flood zone designations and risk profiles change over time — always verify with the official lookup before making property decisions.