Does Pleasant Point flood?
Pleasant Point, Norfolk, VA · ZIP code 23502: the ZIP code on 63 of the 63 flood insurance claims counted here. ZIP codes do not follow neighborhood lines.
Yes. Insured properties in and around Pleasant Point have filed flood claims. About 26% of Pleasant Point’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area; the rest is in moderate or minimal-hazard Zone X. NFIP flood insurance records list 63 claims from the Census block groups that cover Pleasant Point, from 1983 through 2025. 52 of them received a payment, totaling $634,569 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 2009 (24 claims), 2011 (15 claims), 2003 (12 claims).
What this page counts as Pleasant Point
We could not find an openly licensed official boundary for Pleasant Point, so this page uses a census-based area. For this page, Pleasant Point 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 Pleasant Point (feature 2002726) and inside the Norfolk 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 Pleasant Point. 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 and get flood insurance quotes before you sign a lease or a contract.
Check a specific address in Pleasant Point
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 Pleasant Point
The named streets in Pleasant Point, longest first, with how much of each street’s length inside Pleasant Point lies in FEMA’s high-risk flood zones (the Special Flood Hazard Area, zones A and V). Length is the part inside Pleasant Point; 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. 22 shorter streets are not listed.
| Street | Length | In high-risk zones | Main zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-264 | 3.0 mi | 1.3% | X (unshaded, minimal) (99%) |
| I-64 | 2.3 mi | 2.8% | X (unshaded, minimal) (96%) |
| Curlew Dr | 1.6 mi | 4.7% | X (unshaded, minimal) (79%) |
| Sellger Dr | 1.2 mi | 12% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (88%) |
| S Newtown Rd | 4,850 ft | 46% | AE (46%) |
| US Hwy 13 | 3,930 ft | 9.9% | X (unshaded, minimal) (90%) |
| Kempsville Rd | 3,500 ft | 20% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (58%) |
| I-64 (Express Lanes) | 3,390 ft | 1.3% | X (unshaded, minimal) (97%) |
| Adderley St | 2,900 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| W McGinnis Cir | 2,500 ft | 39% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (61%) |
| Faulk Rd | 2,400 ft | 4.2% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (96%) |
| Peace Haven Dr | 2,300 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| E McGinnis Cir | 2,090 ft | 6.7% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (93%) |
| Hargrove St | 2,050 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Newtown Rd | 1,980 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (94%) |
| Pefley Dr | 1,880 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Brinda Ave | 1,740 ft | 23% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (77%) |
| Edison Ave | 1,690 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (74%) |
| Abilene Ave | 1,670 ft | 3.9% | X (unshaded, minimal) (88%) |
| Pleasant Point Dr | 1,560 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| Dorwin Dr | 1,480 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| McClure Rd | 1,410 ft | 17% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (83%) |
| Jerry Rd | 1,400 ft | 1.2% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (99%) |
| Kidd Blvd | 1,390 ft | 0.0% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (90%) |
| McGinnis Cir | 1,370 ft | 90% | AE (90%) |
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 November 5, 2026. Each street is clipped to the area boundary and measured in an equal-area projection. Street lengths are rounded.
Flood zones in Pleasant Point
Share of Pleasant Point’s mapped area (about 2.885 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 (5101040077H, 5101040079H, 5101040081H, 5101040083H, 5155310077G, 5155310079G, 5155310081G, 5155310083G): January 16, 2015, February 17, 2017.
| FEMA zone | Share of area |
|---|---|
| X (unshaded, minimal) | 46% |
| X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) | 28% |
| AE | 26% |
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 Pleasant Point. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3 | $0 |
| 1990s | 7 | $5,076 |
| 2000s | 36 | $414,538 |
| 2010s | 16 | $193,477 |
| 2020s | 1 | $21,478 |
By year of loss
Named flood events with the most claims
- November 2009 Nor'easter: 23 claims
- Hurricane Irene: 15 claims
- Hurricane Isabel: 12 claims
- Flooding: 3 claims
- Hurricane Floyd: 2 claims
FEMA labels some events only as “Flooding”. Claims by the flood zone the property was rated in:
- A/AE/AH/AO (high risk): 58
- X/B/C (moderate or minimal): 5
How much is flood insurance in Pleasant Point?
The typical National Flood Insurance Program policy on single-family homes in Pleasant Point costs $884 a year: the median of 155 policies that started between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026. Half of them cost between $734 and $1,103. 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 November 5, 2026.
Why home insurance costs what it does in Pleasant Point
This section is educational and is not insurance advice.
Flood insurance
ZIP codes do not follow neighborhood lines. This is a ZIP code on at least 5% of the flood claims counted for Pleasant Point, within 10 km of it.
- ZIP code 23502: the median National Flood Insurance Program policy cost for single-family homes was $835 a year, the middle of 657 policies that started between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026. Half of them cost between $656 and $1,048. These policies are priced under Risk Rating 2.0.
- ZIP code 23502: NFIP records list 381 flood claims with a loss year from 1978 through 2026. The claims dataset is as of September 8, 2026.
Fire and wind
- USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities gives Norfolk, VA a Risk to Homes national percentile rank of 0.373, which its methods call Low (below the 40th percentile). That is the city rating, not a rating of Pleasant Point alone. The summary file is dated April 15, 2026.
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 Pleasant Point?
ZIP code 23502: the median National Flood Insurance Program policy cost for single-family homes was $835 a year, the middle of 657 policies that started between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026. Half of them cost between $656 and $1,048. These policies are priced under Risk Rating 2.0. ZIP code 23502: NFIP records list 381 flood claims with a loss year from 1978 through 2026. The claims dataset is as of September 8, 2026.
What do public fire and wind records show for Pleasant Point?
USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities gives Norfolk, VA a Risk to Homes national percentile rank of 0.373, which its methods call Low (below the 40th percentile). That is the city rating, not a rating of Pleasant Point alone. The summary file is dated April 15, 2026.
What should I ask an insurance agent about a home in Pleasant Point?
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.
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Before you rent or buy in Pleasant Point
- 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 Pleasant Point
Flood maps are only one part of choosing a neighborhood. To compare Pleasant Point with other Norfolk neighborhoods on more than flooding, see Norfolk on StrollPlace.
Buyer and renter FAQ
Does Pleasant Point flood?
Yes. Insured properties in and around Pleasant Point have filed flood claims. About 26% of Pleasant Point’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area; the rest is in moderate or minimal-hazard Zone X. NFIP flood insurance records list 63 claims from the Census block groups that cover Pleasant Point, from 1983 through 2025. 52 of them received a payment, totaling $634,569 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 2009 (24 claims), 2011 (15 claims), 2003 (12 claims). Past claims do not predict future flooding, and conditions vary street by street, so check the specific address.
Is Pleasant Point in a flood zone?
About 26% of Pleasant Point’s mapped area is inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area; the rest is in moderate or minimal-hazard Zone X. Shares by zone: X (unshaded, minimal) 46%; X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) 28%; AE 26%. The FIRM panel(s) covering it took effect January 16, 2015, February 17, 2017.
Which streets in Pleasant Point are in a high-risk flood zone?
Most of the length of Peace Haven Dr, Pefley Dr, Pleasant Point Dr, Dorwin Dr and McGinnis Cir lies in FEMA high-risk zones (the Special Flood Hazard Area). Less than 10% of I-264, I-64, Curlew Dr, US Hwy 13, I-64 (Express Lanes), Adderley St, Faulk Rd and E McGinnis Cir does. Zones can change along a street, so check the exact address.
What ZIP code is Pleasant Point in?
Pleasant Point is in Norfolk, VA. ZIP code 23502: the ZIP code on 63 of the 63 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 Pleasant Point?
The typical NFIP flood insurance policy on single-family homes in Pleasant Point cost $884 a year: the median of 155 policies that started between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026. Half cost between $734 and $1,103. 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 Newtown flood?
- Glen Rock
- Does Broad Creek flood?
- Does River Oaks flood?
- Does Ingleside flood?
- Does Estabrook Park 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 November 5, 2026. Claims: OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims v3 records for City of Norfolk (county code 51710), dataset as of September 8, 2026, retrieved November 5, 2026. Claims are counted for exactly the block groups that make up the area. Block groups used: 517100069022, 517100069021. 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 November 5, 2026.
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels. Retrieved on November 5, 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.
- 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.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, Transportation (primary, secondary and local roads).
Data as of September 8, 2026 (FEMA claims) and November 5, 2026 (flood zones). Page last updated November 5, 2026.