Does The Hill flood?
The Hill, Baton Rouge, LA · ZIP code 70809: the ZIP code on 243 of the 255 flood insurance claims counted here. ZIP codes do not follow neighborhood lines.
Yes. Insured properties in and around The Hill have filed flood claims. About 17% of The Hill’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area; the rest is in moderate or minimal-hazard Zone X. NFIP flood insurance records list 255 claims from the Census block groups that cover The Hill, from 1978 through 2021. 207 of them received a payment, totaling $4,238,269 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 1989 (42 claims), 1995 (34 claims), 2021 (29 claims).
What this page counts as The Hill
We could not find an openly licensed official boundary for The Hill, so this page uses a census-based area. For this page, The Hill means the 2010 Census block groups whose center lies within 1.6 km (1.0 miles) of the U.S. Geological Survey (GNIS) map point for The Hill (feature 559240), each block group going to the nearest of the places we cover. Every number below is for exactly those block groups (listed in “How these numbers were made”), so the edges are approximate and may include or leave out a few blocks people would call The Hill. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, 2010 Census Block Groups and U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) domestic names.
Past claims do not predict future flooding, and a neighborhood figure cannot tell you about one building. Look up the exact address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and get flood insurance quotes before you sign a lease or a contract.
Check a specific address in The Hill
Neighborhood figures are averages. Our address check looks up the FEMA flood zone at one address, from the same public maps: check if your address is in a flood zone.
Flood zones street by street in The Hill
The named streets in The Hill, longest first, with how much of each street’s length inside The Hill lies in FEMA’s high-risk flood zones (the Special Flood Hazard Area, zones A and V). Length is the part inside The Hill; the main zone is the FEMA zone covering most of that length. A street can cross several zones, so the zone at one address can differ from the street’s main zone: check the address above for that. 75 shorter streets are not listed.
| Street | Length | In high-risk zones | Main zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Hwy | 3.7 mi | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| I-12 | 2.8 mi | 9.3% | X (unshaded, minimal) (91%) |
| State Rte 73 | 2.1 mi | 4.6% | X (unshaded, minimal) (95%) |
| Bluebonnet Blvd | 1.5 mi | 11% | X (unshaded, minimal) (89%) |
| Bluebonnet Rd | 1.4 mi | 16% | X (unshaded, minimal) (81%) |
| I-10 | 1.1 mi | 2.5% | X (unshaded, minimal) (88%) |
| Drusilla Ln | 1.0 mi | 17% | X (unshaded, minimal) (83%) |
| Interline Ave | 1.0 mi | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Chelsea Dr | 5,040 ft | 58% | AE (58%) |
| Drusilla Dr | 4,610 ft | 88% | AE (88%) |
| Fleet Dr | 4,070 ft | 46% | X (unshaded, minimal) (54%) |
| Gail Dr | 3,550 ft | 8.9% | X (unshaded, minimal) (87%) |
| Downing Dr | 3,480 ft | 80% | AE (80%) |
| Inniswold Rd | 3,480 ft | 32% | X (unshaded, minimal) (68%) |
| Aubin Ln | 3,440 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Floynell Dr | 3,430 ft | 51% | AE (51%) |
| Cal Rd | 3,170 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Pine Park Dr | 3,110 ft | 24% | X (unshaded, minimal) (76%) |
| Blecker Dr | 2,940 ft | 27% | X (unshaded, minimal) (73%) |
| Professional Blvd | 2,840 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Cedarcrest Ave | 2,810 ft | 1.4% | X (unshaded, minimal) (99%) |
| Oliphant Rd | 2,680 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Baker Dr | 2,670 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Westminster Dr | 2,570 ft | 19% | X (unshaded, minimal) (81%) |
| Dawnadele Ave | 2,520 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
Streets: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, Transportation (primary, secondary and local roads). Flood zones: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels, retrieved October 25, 2026. Each street is clipped to the area boundary and measured in an equal-area projection. Street lengths are rounded.
Flood zones in The Hill
Share of The Hill’s mapped area (about 7.078 km²) in each FEMA flood zone, from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels. Effective date of the FIRM panel(s) covering it (22033C0265F, 22033C0270E): May 2, 2008, June 19, 2012.
| FEMA zone | Share of area |
|---|---|
| X (unshaded, minimal) | 83% |
| AE | 17% |
What the zones mean
- Zone AE (and A, AH, AO)
- High-risk: part of the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), the area FEMA maps as having a 1-percent chance of flooding in any given year (the “100-year” or base flood). AE areas have a mapped base flood elevation.
- Zone VE (and V)
- High-risk coastal areas, also in the SFHA, where the base flood is expected to bring additional hazards from storm waves.
- Zone X (shaded)
- Moderate hazard: between the limits of the 1-percent and the 0.2-percent-annual-chance (“500-year”) flood.
- Zone X (unshaded)
- Minimal hazard: outside the SFHA and higher than the 0.2-percent-annual-chance flood elevation. Minimal is not zero: flood claims are filed from X zones too.
Source: FEMA Glossary: Flood Zones.
Flood insurance claims over time
Claims filed under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) from the 2010 Census block groups that cover The Hill. This area is made of whole block groups, so every claim counted here comes from inside it. Only insured properties appear, so these counts understate total flooding.
By decade
| Decade | Claims | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 | $24,509 |
| 1980s | 76 | $696,306 |
| 1990s | 81 | $773,689 |
| 2000s | 46 | $668,269 |
| 2010s | 15 | $162,861 |
| 2020s | 29 | $1,912,635 |
By year of loss
Named flood events with the most claims
- Flooding: 88 claims
- 2021 Mid-Spring Severe Storms: 27 claims
- Tropical Storm Allison: 11 claims
- Hurricane Rita: 7 claims
- Mid-summer severe storms: 6 claims
FEMA labels some events only as “Flooding”. Claims by the flood zone the property was rated in:
- A/AE/AH/AO (high risk): 190
- X/B/C (moderate or minimal): 53
- Not reported: 12
How much is flood insurance in The Hill?
The typical National Flood Insurance Program policy on single-family homes in The Hill costs $524 a year: the median of 92 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half of them cost between $471 and $700. That is the full amount paid for the year, the premium plus FEMA’s fees and surcharges, and every one of these policies is priced under Risk Rating 2.0. A quote for one building can be far from this: its elevation, foundation, age, coverage and deductible all change the price. Private flood insurance is not included.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Dataset: FIMA NFIP Redacted Policies - v3, computed October 25, 2026.
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Before you rent or buy in The Hill
- Look up the exact address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center; a neighborhood can mix high-risk and minimal-hazard zones.
- Ask the landlord or seller about past flooding and flood insurance claims at the property.
- Get a flood insurance quote early: new NFIP policies usually take 30 days to start (FloodSmart (NFIP): Buy a Flood Insurance Policy).
- Ask which floor the unit is on and where parking, storage and mechanical equipment sit.
Living in The Hill
Flood maps are only one part of choosing a neighborhood. To compare The Hill with other Baton Rouge neighborhoods on more than flooding, see Baton Rouge on StrollPlace.
Buyer and renter FAQ
Does The Hill flood?
Yes. Insured properties in and around The Hill have filed flood claims. About 17% of The Hill’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area; the rest is in moderate or minimal-hazard Zone X. NFIP flood insurance records list 255 claims from the Census block groups that cover The Hill, from 1978 through 2021. 207 of them received a payment, totaling $4,238,269 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 1989 (42 claims), 1995 (34 claims), 2021 (29 claims). Past claims do not predict future flooding, and conditions vary street by street, so check the specific address.
Is The Hill in a flood zone?
About 17% of The Hill’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area; the rest is in moderate or minimal-hazard Zone X. Shares by zone: X (unshaded, minimal) 83%; AE 17%. The FIRM panel(s) covering it took effect May 2, 2008, June 19, 2012.
Which streets in The Hill are in a high-risk flood zone?
Most of the length of Chelsea Dr, Drusilla Dr, Downing Dr, Floynell Dr and Baker Dr lies in FEMA high-risk zones (the Special Flood Hazard Area). Less than 10% of Airline Hwy, I-12, State Rte 73, I-10, Interline Ave, Gail Dr, Aubin Ln and Cal Rd does. Zones can change along a street, so check the exact address.
What ZIP code is The Hill in?
The Hill is in Baton Rouge, LA. ZIP code 70809: the ZIP code on 243 of the 255 flood insurance claims counted here. ZIP codes do not follow neighborhood lines. Check the specific address for its own flood zone.
Do renters need flood insurance?
Standard renters policies usually do not cover flood. Renters in a community that participates in the NFIP can buy contents-only flood coverage, up to $100,000 for belongings.
How long does a new flood policy take to start?
A new NFIP policy generally takes effect 30 days after purchase. Exceptions include no wait when the policy is bought while making, increasing, extending or renewing a mortgage, and a one-day wait in a newly designated high-risk zone within 12 months of the map change.
How much coverage can NFIP provide?
For a one-to-four family home, NFIP building coverage goes up to $250,000 and contents coverage up to $100,000. You can buy flood insurance even if you are not in a high-risk zone, as long as your community participates in the NFIP.
How much is flood insurance in The Hill?
The typical NFIP flood insurance policy on single-family homes in The Hill cost $524 a year: the median of 92 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half cost between $471 and $700. One building’s quote can be far from this; its elevation, foundation, age, coverage and deductible all change the price.
FAQ sources: FloodSmart (NFIP): Buy a Flood Insurance Policy; FEMA Fact Sheet: Think you don’t need flood insurance? Think again (Jan. 21, 2025); 44 CFR 61.11, Effective date and time of coverage.
Nearby neighborhoods
- Does Tara flood?
- Does Wellington flood?
- Does Eastgate flood?
- Does Broadmoor flood?
- Does Oak Hill flood?
- Does Fairmont flood?
How these numbers were made
Area: the census-based definition above, using U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, 2010 Census Block Groups and U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) domestic names. Flood zone shares: the area polygon intersected with FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels, area computed in an equal-area projection; retrieved October 25, 2026. Claims: OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims v3 records for East Baton Rouge Parish (county code 22033), dataset as of September 8, 2026, retrieved October 25, 2026. Claims are counted for exactly the block groups that make up the area. Block groups used: 220330038051, 220330038041, 220330038021, 220330039094, 220330038024, 220330038025. Neighboring pages can share a block group, so their counts can overlap. Paid totals add building, contents and Increased Cost of Compliance payments and are not adjusted for inflation; a claim whose FEMA record shows a negative payment (an adjustment) counts as zero. See the methodology.
Sources
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FEMA OpenFEMA Dataset: FIMA NFIP Redacted Claims - v3. Retrieved on October 25, 2026.
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels. Retrieved on October 25, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, 2010 Census Block Groups and U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) domestic names.
- FEMA Glossary: Flood Zones.
- FloodSmart (NFIP): Buy a Flood Insurance Policy.
- FEMA Fact Sheet: Think you don’t need flood insurance? Think again (Jan. 21, 2025).
- 44 CFR 61.11, Effective date and time of coverage.
- OpenFEMA Terms and Conditions.
- FEMA OpenFEMA Dataset: FIMA NFIP Redacted Policies - v3.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, Transportation (primary, secondary and local roads).
Data as of September 8, 2026 (FEMA claims) and October 25, 2026 (flood zones). Page last updated October 25, 2026.