Does South Sewell Park flood?
South Sewell Park, Miami, FL · ZIP code 33125: the ZIP code on 90 of the 90 flood insurance claims counted here. ZIP codes do not follow neighborhood lines.
Yes. Insured properties in and around South Sewell Park have filed flood claims. About 55% of South Sewell Park’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area (high-risk zones such as AE). NFIP flood insurance records list 90 claims from the Census block groups that cover South Sewell Park, from 1978 through 2022. 52 of them received a payment, totaling $706,787 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 1999 (24 claims), 2000 (16 claims), 2017 (14 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 (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 South Sewell Park
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 South Sewell Park
The named streets in South Sewell Park, longest first, with how much of each street’s length inside South Sewell Park lies in FEMA’s high-risk flood zones (the Special Flood Hazard Area, zones A and V). Length is the part inside South Sewell Park; 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. 11 shorter streets are not listed.
| Street | Length | In high-risk zones | Main zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| NW 7th St | 1.4 mi | 40% | X (unshaded, minimal) (58%) |
| State Rte 836 | 1.4 mi | 74% | AE (74%) |
| NW 9th St | 1.1 mi | 41% | X (unshaded, minimal) (51%) |
| NW 11th St | 2,250 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| NW 8th Ter | 2,040 ft | 77% | AE (77%) |
| NW 27th Ave | 1,970 ft | 46% | X (unshaded, minimal) (54%) |
| NW 8th St | 1,750 ft | 92% | AE (92%) |
| NW 24th Ct | 1,680 ft | 29% | X (unshaded, minimal) (71%) |
| NW 25th Ave | 1,320 ft | 9.9% | X (unshaded, minimal) (90%) |
| NW 26th Ave | 1,310 ft | 16% | X (unshaded, minimal) (84%) |
| NW 24th Ave | 1,300 ft | 6.8% | X (unshaded, minimal) (93%) |
| NW 23rd Ave | 1,300 ft | 20% | X (unshaded, minimal) (80%) |
| NW 23rd Ct | 1,290 ft | 12% | X (unshaded, minimal) (88%) |
| NW 15th Ave | 1,140 ft | 59% | AE (59%) |
| NW 22nd Pl | 1,060 ft | 10% | X (unshaded, minimal) (90%) |
| NW 22nd Ave | 1,050 ft | 43% | X (unshaded, minimal) (57%) |
| NW 14th Ct | 1,030 ft | 52% | AE (52%) |
| NW 22nd Ct | 970 ft | 15% | X (unshaded, minimal) (85%) |
| NW 17th Ave | 970 ft | 83% | AE (83%) |
| NW 12th Ave | 940 ft | 51% | AE (51%) |
| NW 13th Ave | 920 ft | 7.7% | X (unshaded, minimal) (81%) |
| NW South River Dr | 820 ft | 68% | AE (68%) |
| NW 19th Ave | 800 ft | 87% | AE (87%) |
| NW 21st Ave | 800 ft | 90% | AE (90%) |
| NW 19th Ct | 790 ft | 70% | AE (70%) |
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 neighborhood boundary and measured in an equal-area projection. Street lengths are rounded.
Flood zones in South Sewell Park
Share of South Sewell Park’s mapped area (about 1.042 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 9 feet. Effective date of the FIRM panel(s) covering it (12086C0311L, 12086C0312L, 12086C0313L, 12086C0314L): September 11, 2009.
| FEMA zone | Share of area |
|---|---|
| AE | 55% |
| X (unshaded, minimal) | 41% |
| X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) | 4.2% |
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 South Sewell Park. About 77% of the combined area of those block groups lies inside South Sewell Park, so the claim figures also reflect some nearby blocks. Only insured properties appear, so these counts understate total flooding.
By decade
| Decade | Claims | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 | $348 |
| 1990s | 34 | $170,061 |
| 2000s | 29 | $150,802 |
| 2010s | 22 | $379,728 |
| 2020s | 4 | $5,848 |
By year of loss
Named flood events with the most claims
- Hurricane Irene: 23 claims
- Flooding: 13 claims
- Hurricane Irma: 13 claims
- Hurricane Andrew: 6 claims
- Hurricane Katrina: 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): 79
- X/B/C (moderate or minimal): 8
- Not reported: 3
How much is flood insurance in South Sewell Park?
The typical National Flood Insurance Program policy on single-family homes in South Sewell Park costs $1,274 a year: the median of 149 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half of them cost between $978 and $1,515. 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 South Sewell Park
- 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.
- Hiring movers? Check the moving company’s federal license and insurance first with the free Miami mover check.
Living in South Sewell Park
Flood maps are only one part of choosing a neighborhood. For what day-to-day life in South Sewell Park is like, from parks to errands, see Living in South Sewell Park, Miami on StrollPlace.
Buyer and renter FAQ
Does South Sewell Park flood?
Yes. Insured properties in and around South Sewell Park have filed flood claims. About 55% of South Sewell Park’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area (high-risk zones such as AE). NFIP flood insurance records list 90 claims from the Census block groups that cover South Sewell Park, from 1978 through 2022. 52 of them received a payment, totaling $706,787 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 1999 (24 claims), 2000 (16 claims), 2017 (14 claims). Past claims do not predict future flooding, and conditions vary street by street, so check the specific address.
Is South Sewell Park in a flood zone?
About 55% of South Sewell Park’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area (high-risk zones such as AE). Shares by zone: AE 55%; X (unshaded, minimal) 41%; X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) 4.2%. The FIRM panel(s) covering it took effect September 11, 2009.
Which streets in South Sewell Park are in a high-risk flood zone?
Most of the length of State Rte 836, NW 11th St, NW 8th Ter, NW 8th St, NW 15th Ave, NW 14th Ct, NW 17th Ave, NW 12th Ave, NW South River Dr, NW 19th Ave, NW 21st Ave and NW 19th Ct lies in FEMA high-risk zones (the Special Flood Hazard Area). Less than 10% of NW 25th Ave, NW 24th Ave and NW 13th Ave does. Zones can change along a street, so check the exact address.
What ZIP code is South Sewell Park in?
South Sewell Park is in Miami, FL. ZIP code 33125: the ZIP code on 90 of the 90 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 South Sewell Park?
The typical NFIP flood insurance policy on single-family homes in South Sewell Park cost $1,274 a year: the median of 149 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half cost between $978 and $1,515. 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 Civic Center flood?
- Does North Grapeland Heights flood?
- Does North Sewell Park flood?
- Does South Grapeland Heights flood?
- Does Orange Bowl flood?
- Does Citrus Grove flood?
How these numbers were made
Neighborhood boundary: City of Miami, Miami Neighborhoods (ArcGIS feature service). 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 Miami-Dade County (county code 12086), 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: 120860051031 (98.2% of the block group is inside South Sewell Park), 120860051023 (95.9% of the block group is inside South Sewell Park), 120860051021 (92.9% of the block group is inside South Sewell Park), 120860051042 (25.8% of the block group is inside South Sewell Park). 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.
- City of Miami, Miami Neighborhoods (ArcGIS feature service).
- 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.
- 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.