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Does Barwal flood?

Barwal, Deerfield Beach, FL · ZIP code 33441: the ZIP code on 69 of the 69 flood insurance claims counted here. ZIP codes do not follow neighborhood lines.

Yes. Insured properties in and around Barwal have filed flood claims. About 78% of Barwal’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area (high-risk zones such as AE). NFIP flood insurance records list 69 claims from the Census block groups that cover Barwal, from 1979 through 2026. 29 of them received a payment, totaling $458,165 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 2005 (16 claims), 1999 (11 claims), 2001 (10 claims).

What this page counts as Barwal

We could not find an openly licensed official boundary for Barwal, so this page uses a census-based area. For this page, Barwal 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 Barwal (feature 278141) and inside the Deerfield Beach 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 Barwal. 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.

78%
of the area in FEMA high-risk zones (SFHA)
69
NFIP claims on record, 1979–2026
$458,165
paid on 29 claims (nominal dollars)
9
claims with a loss year of 2015 or later

Check a specific address in Barwal

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 Barwal

The named streets in Barwal, longest first, with how much of each street’s length inside Barwal lies in FEMA’s high-risk flood zones (the Special Flood Hazard Area, zones A and V). Length is the part inside Barwal; 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. 15 shorter streets are not listed.

StreetLengthIn high-risk zonesMain zone
State Hwy 54,820 ft0.0%X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (100%)
SE 14th Ct3,890 ft100%AE (100%)
SE 10th St3,830 ft87%AE (82%)
SE 8th Ave3,830 ft86%AE (45%)
SE 14th Dr3,830 ft100%AE (100%)
SE 14th St3,780 ft100%AE (100%)
SE 7th Ave3,020 ft100%AH (60%)
SE 12th Ave2,890 ft93%AE (93%)
SE 14th Ave2,660 ft100%AE (100%)
SE 6th Ave2,460 ft100%AH (100%)
SE 13th Ave2,390 ft100%AE (100%)
SE 15th Ave2,300 ft100%AE (100%)
SE 12th St2,230 ft98%AE (98%)
SE 13th Ct2,130 ft60%AE (60%)
SE 10th Ter2,080 ft100%AE (100%)
SE 12th Ter2,040 ft100%AE (100%)
SE 14th Ter1,960 ft100%AE (100%)
SE 13th St1,940 ft96%AE (96%)
SE 7th St1,820 ft94%AH (54%)
SE 8th St1,670 ft63%AE (43%)
SE 9th Ave1,500 ft60%AE (60%)
SE 11th St1,460 ft100%AE (100%)
SE 10th Ct1,430 ft100%AE (100%)
SE 9th St1,350 ft70%AE (56%)
SE 4th St1,340 ft100%AH (76%)

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 30, 2026. Each street is clipped to the area boundary and measured in an equal-area projection. Street lengths are rounded.

Flood zones in Barwal

Share of Barwal’s mapped area (about 1.784 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 10 feet. Effective date of the FIRM panel(s) covering it (12011C0178J, 12011C0179J, 12011C0186J, 12011C0187J): July 31, 2024.

FEMA zoneShare of area
AE56%
AH22%
X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance)20%
X (unshaded, minimal)2.4%

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 Barwal. 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

DecadeClaimsPaid
1970s1$0
1980s1$0
1990s20$27,435
2000s37$109,514
2010s6$56,701
2020s4$264,515

By year of loss

19791
19811
19924
19941
19951
19961
19982
199911
20003
200110
20021
20032
20042
200516
20082
20091
20111
20175
20203
20261

Named flood events with the most claims

FEMA labels some events only as “Flooding”. Claims by the flood zone the property was rated in:

How much is flood insurance in Barwal?

The typical National Flood Insurance Program policy on single-family homes in Barwal costs $1,266 a year: the median of 507 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half of them cost between $1,117 and $1,750. 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 30, 2026.

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Before you rent or buy in Barwal

Living in Barwal

Flood maps are only one part of choosing a neighborhood. To compare Barwal with other Deerfield Beach neighborhoods on more than flooding, see Deerfield Beach on StrollPlace.

Buyer and renter FAQ

Does Barwal flood?

Yes. Insured properties in and around Barwal have filed flood claims. About 78% of Barwal’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area (high-risk zones such as AE). NFIP flood insurance records list 69 claims from the Census block groups that cover Barwal, from 1979 through 2026. 29 of them received a payment, totaling $458,165 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 2005 (16 claims), 1999 (11 claims), 2001 (10 claims). Past claims do not predict future flooding, and conditions vary street by street, so check the specific address.

Is Barwal in a flood zone?

About 78% of Barwal’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area (high-risk zones such as AE). Shares by zone: AE 56%; AH 22%; X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) 20%; X (unshaded, minimal) 2.4%. The FIRM panel(s) covering it took effect July 31, 2024.

Which streets in Barwal are in a high-risk flood zone?

Most of the length of SE 14th Ct, SE 10th St, SE 8th Ave, SE 14th Dr, SE 14th St, SE 7th Ave, SE 12th Ave, SE 14th Ave, SE 6th Ave, SE 13th Ave, SE 15th Ave and SE 12th St lies in FEMA high-risk zones (the Special Flood Hazard Area). Less than 10% of State Hwy 5 does. Zones can change along a street, so check the exact address.

What ZIP code is Barwal in?

Barwal is in Deerfield Beach, FL. ZIP code 33441: the ZIP code on 69 of the 69 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 Barwal?

The typical NFIP flood insurance policy on single-family homes in Barwal cost $1,266 a year: the median of 507 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half cost between $1,117 and $1,750. 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.

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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 30, 2026. Claims: OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims v3 records for Broward County (county code 12011), dataset as of September 8, 2026, retrieved October 30, 2026. Claims are counted for exactly the block groups that make up the area. Block groups used: 120110101021, 120110101033, 120110102002. 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

  1. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FEMA OpenFEMA Dataset: FIMA NFIP Redacted Claims - v3. Retrieved on October 30, 2026.
  2. FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels. Retrieved on October 30, 2026.
  3. U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, 2010 Census Block Groups and U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) domestic names.
  4. FEMA Glossary: Flood Zones.
  5. FloodSmart (NFIP): Buy a Flood Insurance Policy.
  6. FEMA Fact Sheet: Think you don’t need flood insurance? Think again (Jan. 21, 2025).
  7. 44 CFR 61.11, Effective date and time of coverage.
  8. OpenFEMA Terms and Conditions.
  9. FEMA OpenFEMA Dataset: FIMA NFIP Redacted Policies - v3.
  10. U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, Transportation (primary, secondary and local roads).

Data as of September 8, 2026 (FEMA claims) and October 30, 2026 (flood zones). Page last updated October 30, 2026.