Does Elizabeth flood?
Elizabeth, Beaumont, TX · ZIP codes 77706 and 77707: the ZIP codes on most of the flood insurance claims counted here. ZIP codes do not follow neighborhood lines.
Yes. Insured properties in and around Elizabeth have filed flood claims. FEMA has not published digital flood map data for Elizabeth: its National Flood Hazard Layer, the map data this site uses, has no coverage here, so this page cannot say how much of Elizabeth is in a high-risk flood zone. NFIP flood insurance records list 413 claims from the Census block groups that cover Elizabeth, from 1979 through 2026. 205 of them received a payment, totaling $2,560,645 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 2005 (112 claims), 2017 (51 claims), 2002 (41 claims).
What this page counts as Elizabeth
We could not find an openly licensed official boundary for Elizabeth, so this page uses a census-based area. For this page, Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth (feature 1335310) and inside the Beaumont city limits (U.S. Census Bureau), 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 Elizabeth. 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 Elizabeth
Our address check reads the same digital FEMA maps, so it cannot give a flood zone for addresses in Elizabeth. FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center may still hold scanned paper flood maps (FIRMs) for the area, and the city or county floodplain administrator can tell you the flood zone of a specific address. A lender’s flood zone determination also gives it.
Flood zones in Elizabeth
FEMA has not published digital flood map data for Elizabeth: its National Flood Hazard Layer, the map data this site uses, has no coverage here, so this page cannot say how much of Elizabeth is in a high-risk flood zone. FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center may still hold scanned paper flood maps (FIRMs) for the area, and the city or county floodplain administrator can tell you the flood zone of a specific address. A lender’s flood zone determination also gives it. Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels (NFHL Availability layer), checked October 31, 2026.
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 Elizabeth. 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 | 19 | $83,737 |
| 1980s | 77 | $333,777 |
| 1990s | 10 | $16,758 |
| 2000s | 219 | $814,639 |
| 2010s | 80 | $1,308,776 |
| 2020s | 8 | $2,958 |
By year of loss
Named flood events with the most claims
- Hurricane Rita: 107 claims
- Tropical Storm Allison: 52 claims
- Hurricane Harvey: 49 claims
- Flooding: 43 claims
- Heavy rains: 28 claims
FEMA labels some events only as “Flooding”. Claims by the flood zone the property was rated in:
- X/B/C (moderate or minimal): 360
- A/AE/AH/AO (high risk): 49
- Not reported: 3
- V/VE (coastal high hazard): 1
How much is flood insurance in Elizabeth?
The typical National Flood Insurance Program policy on single-family homes in Elizabeth costs $1,070 a year: the median of 517 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half of them cost between $932 and $1,188. 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 31, 2026.
Why home insurance costs what it does in Elizabeth
This section is educational and is not insurance advice.
Flood insurance
ZIP codes do not follow neighborhood lines. These are the ZIP codes on at least 5% of the flood claims counted for Elizabeth, within 10 km of it.
- ZIP code 77706: the median National Flood Insurance Program policy cost for single-family homes was $1,090 a year, the middle of 2,269 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half of them cost between $1,060 and $1,261. These policies are priced under Risk Rating 2.0.
- ZIP code 77706: NFIP records list 1,960 flood claims with a loss year from 1979 through 2026. The claims dataset is as of September 8, 2026.
- ZIP code 77707: the median National Flood Insurance Program policy cost for single-family homes was $1,174 a year, the middle of 1,100 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half of them cost between $1,081 and $1,266. These policies are priced under Risk Rating 2.0.
- ZIP code 77707: NFIP records list 1,489 flood claims with a loss year from 1979 through 2026. The claims dataset is as of September 8, 2026.
Fire and wind
- USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities gives Beaumont, TX a Risk to Homes national percentile rank of 0.825, which its methods call High (above the 70th percentile and below the 90th). That is the city rating, not a rating of Elizabeth alone. The summary file is dated April 15, 2026.
- Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) policies provide wind coverage for property located in 14 coastal counties and parts of Harris County east of Highway 146. Jefferson is named in the county list: The counties are Aransas, Brazoria, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Galveston, Jefferson, Kenedy, Kleberg, Matagorda, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio and Willacy.
The insurance market in Texas
- Texas Windstorm Insurance Association: Total policies in force, as of 6/30/2026: 288,676.
- Texas FAIR Plan Association: As of June 30, 2026: TFPA insures 118,486 properties.
What to ask your agent
- Ask the agent how old the roof is.
- Ask whether a wind-mitigation discount is available for this house.
- Ask how flood coverage differs from the homeowners policy. A standard homeowners policy does not cover flood. Flood coverage is a separate policy.
- Ask whether the policy has a separate hurricane or windstorm deductible, and how that deductible is calculated.
- Ask when coverage would start. A new National Flood Insurance Program policy generally takes effect 30 days after purchase.
Flood coverage and the 30-day wait: FEMA fact sheet, Jan. 21, 2025; 44 CFR 61.11.
What do NFIP records show for flood insurance in Elizabeth?
ZIP code 77706: the median National Flood Insurance Program policy cost for single-family homes was $1,090 a year, the middle of 2,269 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half of them cost between $1,060 and $1,261. These policies are priced under Risk Rating 2.0. ZIP code 77706: NFIP records list 1,960 flood claims with a loss year from 1979 through 2026. The claims dataset is as of September 8, 2026. ZIP code 77707: the median National Flood Insurance Program policy cost for single-family homes was $1,174 a year, the middle of 1,100 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half of them cost between $1,081 and $1,266. These policies are priced under Risk Rating 2.0. ZIP code 77707: NFIP records list 1,489 flood claims with a loss year from 1979 through 2026. The claims dataset is as of September 8, 2026.
How big are the last-resort insurance plans in Texas?
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association: Total policies in force, as of 6/30/2026: 288,676. Texas FAIR Plan Association: As of June 30, 2026: TFPA insures 118,486 properties.
What should I ask an insurance agent about a home in Elizabeth?
Ask the agent how old the roof is. Ask whether a wind-mitigation discount is available for this house. Ask how flood coverage differs from the homeowners policy. A standard homeowners policy does not cover flood. Flood coverage is a separate policy. Ask whether the policy has a separate hurricane or windstorm deductible, and how that deductible is calculated. Ask when coverage would start. A new National Flood Insurance Program policy generally takes effect 30 days after purchase.
Sources: OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Policies v3; OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims v3; USDA Forest Service, Wildfire Risk to Communities, community summaries; Wildfire Risk to Communities methods; Texas Department of Insurance, Texas homeowners insurance market overview; Texas Department of Insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Overview; Texas FAIR Plan Association Fact Book, Q2 2026.
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Before you rent or buy in Elizabeth
- 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 Elizabeth
Flood maps are only one part of choosing a neighborhood. To compare Elizabeth with other Beaumont neighborhoods on more than flooding, see Beaumont on StrollPlace.
Buyer and renter FAQ
Does Elizabeth flood?
Yes. Insured properties in and around Elizabeth have filed flood claims. FEMA has not published digital flood map data for Elizabeth: its National Flood Hazard Layer, the map data this site uses, has no coverage here, so this page cannot say how much of Elizabeth is in a high-risk flood zone. NFIP flood insurance records list 413 claims from the Census block groups that cover Elizabeth, from 1979 through 2026. 205 of them received a payment, totaling $2,560,645 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 2005 (112 claims), 2017 (51 claims), 2002 (41 claims). Past claims do not predict future flooding, and conditions vary street by street, so check the specific address.
Is Elizabeth in a flood zone?
FEMA has not published digital flood map data for Elizabeth: its National Flood Hazard Layer, the map data this site uses, has no coverage here, so this page cannot say how much of Elizabeth is in a high-risk flood zone. FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center may still hold scanned paper flood maps (FIRMs) for the area, and the city or county floodplain administrator can tell you the flood zone of a specific address. A lender’s flood zone determination also gives it.
What ZIP code is Elizabeth in?
Elizabeth is in Beaumont, TX. ZIP codes 77706 and 77707: the ZIP codes on most of the 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 Elizabeth?
The typical NFIP flood insurance policy on single-family homes in Elizabeth cost $1,070 a year: the median of 517 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half cost between $932 and $1,188. 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 Amelia flood?
- Caldwood
- Calder Terrace
- Does Sunnyside flood?
- Calder Highlands
- Rosedale
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 zones: FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer has no digital flood map data for this area (its NFHL Availability layer has no coverage at the area’s center or corners; FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels, checked October 31, 2026), so no zone shares are given. Claims: OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims v3 records for Jefferson County (county code 48245), dataset as of September 8, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026. Claims are counted for exactly the block groups that make up the area. Block groups used: 482450003103, 482450003043, 482450003104, 482450003091, 482450003102, 482450003105. 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 31, 2026.
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels. Retrieved on October 31, 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.
- OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Policies v3.
- OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims v3.
- USDA Forest Service, Wildfire Risk to Communities, community summaries.
- Wildfire Risk to Communities methods.
- Texas Department of Insurance, Texas homeowners insurance market overview.
- Texas Department of Insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Overview.
- Texas FAIR Plan Association Fact Book, Q2 2026.
Data as of September 8, 2026 (FEMA claims) and October 31, 2026 (flood zones). Page last updated October 31, 2026.