Does Southwest Cape Coral flood?
Southwest Cape Coral, Cape Coral, FL · ZIP code 33914: the ZIP code on 1,442 of the 1,529 flood insurance claims counted here. ZIP codes do not follow neighborhood lines.
Yes. Insured properties in and around Southwest Cape Coral have filed flood claims. About 58% of Southwest Cape Coral’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area (high-risk zones such as AE and VE). NFIP flood insurance records list 1,529 claims from the Census block groups that cover Southwest Cape Coral, from 1982 through 2024. 822 of them received a payment, totaling $89,674,038 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 2022 (1138 claims), 2004 (165 claims), 2017 (65 claims).
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 Southwest Cape Coral
Neighborhood figures are averages. Our address check looks up the FEMA flood zone and the hurricane evacuation zone at one address, from the same public maps: check if your address is in a flood zone.
Flood zones street by street in Southwest Cape Coral
The named streets in Southwest Cape Coral, longest first, with how much of each street’s length inside Southwest Cape Coral lies in FEMA’s high-risk flood zones (the Special Flood Hazard Area, zones A and V). Length is the part inside Southwest Cape Coral; 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. 348 shorter streets are not listed.
| Street | Length | In high-risk zones | Main zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Blvd | 12.9 mi | 32% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (66%) |
| Santa Barbara Blvd N | 12.2 mi | 28% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (44%) |
| Veterans Pkwy | 11.9 mi | 41% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (53%) |
| Cape Coral Pkwy W | 7.6 mi | 96% | AE (96%) |
| S Chiquita Blvd | 7.5 mi | 55% | AE (55%) |
| Chiquita Blvd S | 7.1 mi | 51% | AE (51%) |
| Surfside Blvd | 6.4 mi | 91% | AE (91%) |
| SW Pine Island Rd | 6.3 mi | 18% | X (unshaded, minimal) (64%) |
| Pelican Blvd | 5.9 mi | 68% | AE (68%) |
| Gleason Pkwy | 5.7 mi | 38% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (56%) |
| SW 8th Pl | 5.5 mi | 30% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (65%) |
| El Dorado Pkwy W | 5.4 mi | 97% | AE (97%) |
| Trafalgar Pkwy | 5.2 mi | 21% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (70%) |
| Agualinda Blvd | 5.2 mi | 81% | AE (81%) |
| SW 20th Ave | 5.1 mi | 85% | AE (85%) |
| SW 15th Pl | 4.7 mi | 58% | AE (58%) |
| SW 17th Pl | 4.6 mi | 79% | AE (79%) |
| SW 2nd Ave | 4.4 mi | 56% | AE (56%) |
| SW 11th Ave | 4.3 mi | 43% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (51%) |
| SW Santa Barbara Pl | 4.2 mi | 44% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (48%) |
| SW 3rd Ave | 4.1 mi | 45% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (51%) |
| Embers Pkwy | 4.1 mi | 24% | X (unshaded, minimal) (48%) |
| SW 8th Ct | 4.0 mi | 36% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (62%) |
| Beach Pkwy W | 3.9 mi | 100% | AE (100%) |
| SW 17th Ave | 3.8 mi | 84% | AE (84%) |
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 27, 2026. Each street is clipped to the neighborhood boundary and measured in an equal-area projection. Street lengths are rounded.
Flood zones in Southwest Cape Coral
Share of Southwest Cape Coral’s mapped area (about 103.199 km²) in each FEMA flood zone, from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels. Mapped base flood elevations inside the neighborhood range from 7 to 11 feet. Effective date of the FIRM panel(s) covering it (12071C0240G, 12071C0242G, 12071C0243G, 12071C0244G, 12071C0261G, 12071C0262G, 12071C0263G, 12071C0264G, 12071C0380G, 12071C0381G, 12071C0382G, 12071C0383G, 12071C0384G, 12071C0392G, 12071C0395G, 12071C0401G, 12071C0403G, 12071C0411G, 12071C0413G): November 17, 2022.
| FEMA zone | Share of area |
|---|---|
| AE | 53% |
| X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) | 24% |
| X (unshaded, minimal) | 12% |
| Open water | 6.6% |
| VE | 5.4% |
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 Southwest Cape Coral. About 100% of the combined area of those block groups lies inside Southwest Cape Coral. Only insured properties appear, so these counts understate total flooding.
By decade
| Decade | Claims | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 | $20,061 |
| 1990s | 36 | $183,589 |
| 2000s | 226 | $86,978 |
| 2010s | 93 | $149,086 |
| 2020s | 1,161 | $89,234,322 |
By year of loss
Named flood events with the most claims
- Hurricane Ian: 1,124 claims
- Hurricane Charley: 161 claims
- Hurricane Irma: 53 claims
- Hurricane Wilma: 16 claims
- Flooding: 8 claims
FEMA labels some events only as “Flooding”. Claims by the flood zone the property was rated in:
- A/AE/AH/AO (high risk): 1,459
- X/B/C (moderate or minimal): 68
- V/VE (coastal high hazard): 2
How much is flood insurance in Southwest Cape Coral?
The typical National Flood Insurance Program policy on single-family homes in Southwest Cape Coral costs $2,016 a year: the median of 1,934 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half of them cost between $1,294 and $3,365. 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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Hurricane evacuation zone
About 53% of Southwest Cape Coral is in Zone A of Lee County’s storm surge evacuation zones (Lee County Emergency Management, Evacuation Zones).
| Zone | What the county says it means | Share of Southwest Cape Coral |
|---|---|---|
| Zone A | see the county’s zone description | 53% |
| Zone B | see the county’s zone description | 28% |
| Zone C | see the county’s zone description | 19% |
Zones can split a street. Confirm the exact address with the county (Lee County: Find My Evacuation Zone) and follow official evacuation orders. Lee County GIS provides this data as a public information resource, updated only periodically, and makes no warranty of any kind.
Before you rent or buy in Southwest Cape Coral
- 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 Southwest Cape Coral
Flood maps are only one part of choosing a neighborhood. To compare Southwest Cape Coral with other Cape Coral neighborhoods on more than flooding, see Cape Coral on StrollPlace.
Buyer and renter FAQ
Does Southwest Cape Coral flood?
Yes. Insured properties in and around Southwest Cape Coral have filed flood claims. About 58% of Southwest Cape Coral’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area (high-risk zones such as AE and VE). NFIP flood insurance records list 1,529 claims from the Census block groups that cover Southwest Cape Coral, from 1982 through 2024. 822 of them received a payment, totaling $89,674,038 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 2022 (1138 claims), 2004 (165 claims), 2017 (65 claims). Past claims do not predict future flooding, and conditions vary street by street, so check the specific address.
Is Southwest Cape Coral in a flood zone?
About 58% of Southwest Cape Coral’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area (high-risk zones such as AE and VE). Shares by zone: AE 53%; X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) 24%; X (unshaded, minimal) 12%; Open water 6.6%; VE 5.4%. The FIRM panel(s) covering it took effect November 17, 2022.
Which streets in Southwest Cape Coral are in a high-risk flood zone?
Most of the length of Cape Coral Pkwy W, S Chiquita Blvd, Chiquita Blvd S, Surfside Blvd, Pelican Blvd, El Dorado Pkwy W, Agualinda Blvd, SW 20th Ave, SW 15th Pl, SW 17th Pl, SW 2nd Ave and Beach Pkwy W lies in FEMA high-risk zones (the Special Flood Hazard Area). Zones can change along a street, so check the exact address.
What ZIP code is Southwest Cape Coral in?
Southwest Cape Coral is in Cape Coral, FL. ZIP code 33914: the ZIP code on 1,442 of the 1,529 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.
Is Southwest Cape Coral in a hurricane evacuation zone?
About 53% of Southwest Cape Coral is in Zone A of Lee County’s storm surge evacuation zones. Check the exact address with the county and follow official orders.
How much is flood insurance in Southwest Cape Coral?
The typical NFIP flood insurance policy on single-family homes in Southwest Cape Coral cost $2,016 a year: the median of 1,934 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half cost between $1,294 and $3,365. 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
How these numbers were made
Neighborhood boundary: FloodFireCheck's Cape Coral quadrants: 2010 Census block groups, each given to the quadrant (NE, NW, SE, SW) most of its streets carry in Lee County GIS road centerlines (scripts/cape_coral_quadrants.py). Flood zone shares: the neighborhood 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 Lee County (county code 12071), dataset as of September 8, 2026, retrieved October 25, 2026. A 2010 Census block group is counted for a neighborhood when at least 25% of the block group lies inside the neighborhood, or at least 25% of the neighborhood lies inside the block group. Block groups used: 120710103062 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710101036 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710101035 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104112 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710108011 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104041 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104074 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104101 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104111 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104091 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104113 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104122 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104123 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104072 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104073 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710108014 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104102 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104103 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104094 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104093 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104104 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104105 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104043 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104092 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104042 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104062 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104071 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral), 120710104061 (100.0% of the block group is inside Southwest Cape Coral). 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. Evacuation zones: the polygon intersected with Lee County’s zone polygons in an equal-area projection; shares below 0.1% are left out. 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.
- FloodFireCheck's Cape Coral quadrants: 2010 Census block groups, each given to the quadrant (NE, NW, SE, SW) most of its streets carry in Lee County GIS road centerlines (scripts/cape_coral_quadrants.py).
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, 2010 Census Block Groups.
- 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.
- Lee County Emergency Management, Evacuation Zones (retrieved October 31, 2026).
- Lee County: Find My Evacuation Zone.
- 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); hazard data computed October 31, 2026. Page last updated October 31, 2026.