Does North Shore flood?
North Shore, Miami Beach, FL · ZIP code 33141: the ZIP code on 64 of the 67 flood insurance claims counted here. ZIP codes do not follow neighborhood lines.
Yes. Insured properties in and around North Shore have filed flood claims. About 100% of North Shore’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area (high-risk zones such as AE). NFIP flood insurance records list 67 claims from the Census block groups that cover North Shore, from 1979 through 2024. 27 of them received a payment, totaling $449,081 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 2017 (16 claims), 1999 (13 claims), 2005 (6 claims).
What this page counts as North Shore
We could not find an openly licensed official boundary for North Shore, so this page uses a census-based area. For this page, North Shore means the 2010 Census block groups whose center lies inside the National Register of Historic Places boundary of the North Shore Historic District (National Park Service) and inside the Miami Beach city limits (U.S. Census Bureau). 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 North Shore. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, 2010 Census Block Groups, National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places boundaries (NRHP polygons) 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 (or the Miami-Dade County Flood Zone map viewer) and get flood insurance quotes before you sign a lease or a contract.
Check a specific address in North Shore
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 North Shore
The named streets in North Shore, longest first, with how much of each street’s length inside North Shore lies in FEMA’s high-risk flood zones (the Special Flood Hazard Area, zones A and V). Length is the part inside North Shore; 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.
| Street | Length | In high-risk zones | Main zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Ave | 4,300 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Hawthorne Ave | 2,840 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Crespi Blvd | 2,790 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Harding Ave | 2,660 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Abbott Ave | 2,650 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Collins Ave | 2,650 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| 77th St | 2,340 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| 80th St | 2,080 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| 81st St | 1,970 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| 83rd St | 1,960 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| 79th St | 1,940 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Tatum Waterway Dr | 1,830 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| 78th St | 1,790 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| 82nd St | 1,670 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| 85th St | 1,630 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Carlyle Ave | 1,600 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| 76th St | 1,480 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| 75th St | 1,470 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Dickens Ave | 1,230 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| 84th St | 1,140 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Lehrman Dr | 860 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| 79th Ter | 610 ft | 100% | AE (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 28, 2026. Each street is clipped to the area boundary and measured in an equal-area projection. Street lengths are rounded.
Flood zones in North Shore
Share of North Shore’s mapped area (about 0.674 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 8 to 8 feet. Effective date of the FIRM panel(s) covering it (12086C0307L, 12086C0326L): September 11, 2009.
| FEMA zone | Share of area |
|---|---|
| AE | 100% |
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 North Shore. 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 | 1 | $0 |
| 1980s | 1 | $0 |
| 1990s | 22 | $51,200 |
| 2000s | 16 | $36,903 |
| 2010s | 20 | $263,131 |
| 2020s | 7 | $97,847 |
By year of loss
Named flood events with the most claims
- Hurricane Irma: 16 claims
- Hurricane Irene: 11 claims
- Flooding: 6 claims
- June South Florida Flooding: 4 claims
- Hurricane Andrew: 3 claims
FEMA labels some events only as “Flooding”. Claims by the flood zone the property was rated in:
- A/AE/AH/AO (high risk): 66
- Not reported: 1
How much is flood insurance in North Shore?
The typical National Flood Insurance Program policy on single-family homes in North Shore costs $3,439 a year: the median of 33 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half of them cost between $2,551 and $3,772. 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 28, 2026.
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Hurricane evacuation zone
All of North Shore is in Zone B of Miami-Dade County’s storm surge evacuation zones (Miami-Dade County, Storm Surge Planning Zones (Hurricane Evacuation Zone feature layer)).
| Zone | What the county says it means | Share of North Shore |
|---|---|---|
| Zone B | at risk of storm surge in a Category 2 and higher hurricane | 100% |
Miami-Dade County draws these Storm Surge Planning Zones from NHC’s SLOSH storm surge model. The county says that when a storm threatens, each zone, or parts of a zone, is evacuated depending on the hurricane’s track and projected storm surge, independent of the hurricane’s category, and that the zones deal strictly with storm surge, not your flood zone (Miami-Dade County: Storm Surge (Storm Surge Planning Zones)). The zones and NHC’s maps above are separate products, so they do not always line up.
Zones can split a street. Confirm the exact address with the county (Miami-Dade County: Storm Surge (Storm Surge Planning Zones)) and follow official evacuation orders. Miami-Dade County provides this data “as is”; the county says the areas are approximate and not suitable for site-specific decision making.
Before you rent or buy in North Shore
- 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 North Shore
Flood maps are only one part of choosing a neighborhood. To compare North Shore with other Miami Beach neighborhoods on more than flooding, see Miami Beach on StrollPlace.
Buyer and renter FAQ
Does North Shore flood?
Yes. Insured properties in and around North Shore have filed flood claims. About 100% of North Shore’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area (high-risk zones such as AE). NFIP flood insurance records list 67 claims from the Census block groups that cover North Shore, from 1979 through 2024. 27 of them received a payment, totaling $449,081 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 2017 (16 claims), 1999 (13 claims), 2005 (6 claims). Past claims do not predict future flooding, and conditions vary street by street, so check the specific address.
Is North Shore in a flood zone?
About 100% of North Shore’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area (high-risk zones such as AE). Shares by zone: AE 100%. The FIRM panel(s) covering it took effect September 11, 2009.
Which streets in North Shore are in a high-risk flood zone?
Most of the length of Byron Ave, Hawthorne Ave, Crespi Blvd, Harding Ave, Abbott Ave, Collins Ave, 77th St, 80th St, 81st St, 83rd St, 79th St and Tatum Waterway Dr 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 North Shore in?
North Shore is in Miami Beach, FL. ZIP code 33141: the ZIP code on 64 of the 67 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 North Shore in a hurricane evacuation zone?
All of North Shore is in Zone B of Miami-Dade County’s storm surge evacuation zones. Check the exact address with the county and follow official orders.
How much is flood insurance in North Shore?
The typical NFIP flood insurance policy on single-family homes in North Shore cost $3,439 a year: the median of 33 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half cost between $2,551 and $3,772. 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
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- Does Collins Waterfront flood?
- Does South Beach flood?
How these numbers were made
Area: the census-based definition above, using U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, 2010 Census Block Groups, National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places boundaries (NRHP polygons) 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 28, 2026. Claims: OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims v3 records for Miami-Dade County (county code 12086), dataset as of September 8, 2026, retrieved October 28, 2026. Claims are counted for exactly the block groups that make up the area. Block groups used: 120860039113, 120860039131, 120860039123, 120860039122, 120860039112, 120860039111. 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 Miami-Dade 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 28, 2026.
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels. Retrieved on October 28, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, 2010 Census Block Groups, National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places boundaries (NRHP polygons) 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.
- Miami-Dade County, Storm Surge Planning Zones (Hurricane Evacuation Zone feature layer) (retrieved October 31, 2026).
- Miami-Dade County: Storm Surge (Storm Surge Planning Zones).
- 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 28, 2026 (flood zones); hazard data computed October 31, 2026. Page last updated October 31, 2026.