Does Hancock flood?
Hancock, Riverview, FL · ZIP codes 33569 and 33578: the ZIP codes on most of the flood insurance claims counted here. ZIP codes do not follow neighborhood lines.
Yes. Insured properties in and around Hancock have filed flood claims. About 35% of Hancock’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 142 claims from the Census block groups that cover Hancock, from 1979 through 2026. 109 of them received a payment, totaling $4,279,074 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 2024 (36 claims), 2004 (21 claims), 1996 (13 claims).
What this page counts as Hancock
We could not find an openly licensed official boundary for Hancock, so this page uses a census-based area. For this page, Hancock 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 Hancock (feature 2483402) and inside the Riverview census-designated place boundary (U.S. Census Bureau; unincorporated Hillsborough County), 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 Hancock. 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.
Check a specific address in Hancock
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 Hancock
The named streets in Hancock, longest first, with how much of each street’s length inside Hancock lies in FEMA’s high-risk flood zones (the Special Flood Hazard Area, zones A and V). Length is the part inside Hancock; 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. 61 shorter streets are not listed.
| Street | Length | In high-risk zones | Main zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Rd | 5,260 ft | 24% | X (unshaded, minimal) (76%) |
| Potts Rd | 4,510 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Alafia Dr | 4,350 ft | 37% | AE (35%) |
| Monette Rd | 4,330 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (83%) |
| Providence Rd | 3,930 ft | 7.5% | X (unshaded, minimal) (92%) |
| Yale Cir | 3,480 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Stoner Rd | 3,300 ft | 64% | AE (64%) |
| Grand Winthrop Ave | 3,280 ft | 50% | A (50%) |
| McMullen Loop | 3,070 ft | 26% | X (unshaded, minimal) (72%) |
| Bloomingdale Ave | 3,070 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Amberwood Dr | 3,000 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (97%) |
| Winn Rd | 2,970 ft | 7.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (89%) |
| Crescent Lake Dr | 2,750 ft | 70% | A (54%) |
| Riverview Dr | 2,480 ft | 44% | AE (44%) |
| Valrie Ln | 2,440 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Church Dr | 2,420 ft | 27% | X (unshaded, minimal) (61%) |
| Dusty Rd | 2,290 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Winthrop Lake Dr | 2,190 ft | 12% | X (unshaded, minimal) (88%) |
| Winthrop Main St | 2,170 ft | 56% | A (56%) |
| McMullen Rd | 2,100 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Desoto Rd | 1,870 ft | 27% | X (unshaded, minimal) (65%) |
| Hannaway Dr | 1,700 ft | 13% | X (unshaded, minimal) (76%) |
| Casa Loma Dr | 1,600 ft | 100% | AE (100%) |
| May Ave | 1,570 ft | 91% | AE (91%) |
| Mays Ave | 1,570 ft | 91% | AE (91%) |
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 29, 2026. Each street is clipped to the area boundary and measured in an equal-area projection. Street lengths are rounded.
Flood zones in Hancock
Share of Hancock’s mapped area (about 5.286 km²) in each FEMA flood zone, from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels. Effective date of the FIRM panel(s) covering it (12057C0389J, 12057C0393J, 12057C0502J, 12057C0506J): October 7, 2021.
| FEMA zone | Share of area |
|---|---|
| X (unshaded, minimal) | 59% |
| AE | 27% |
| A | 8.0% |
| X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) | 6.3% |
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 Hancock. 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 | 2 | $0 |
| 1980s | 26 | $163,569 |
| 1990s | 31 | $447,740 |
| 2000s | 29 | $390,217 |
| 2010s | 7 | $45,231 |
| 2020s | 47 | $3,232,316 |
By year of loss
Named flood events with the most claims
- Hurricane Helene: 25 claims
- Hurricane Frances: 17 claims
- Hurricane Josephine: 13 claims
- Blizzard of 1993: 12 claims
- Hurricane Milton: 11 claims
FEMA labels some events only as “Flooding”. Claims by the flood zone the property was rated in:
- A/AE/AH/AO (high risk): 134
- X/B/C (moderate or minimal): 5
- Not reported: 2
- V/VE (coastal high hazard): 1
How much is flood insurance in Hancock?
The typical National Flood Insurance Program policy on single-family homes in Hancock costs $1,638 a year: the median of 182 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half of them cost between $982 and $2,900. 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 29, 2026.
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Before you rent or buy in Hancock
- 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 Hancock
Flood maps are only one part of choosing a neighborhood. To compare Hancock with other Riverview neighborhoods on more than flooding, see Riverview on StrollPlace.
Buyer and renter FAQ
Does Hancock flood?
Yes. Insured properties in and around Hancock have filed flood claims. About 35% of Hancock’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 142 claims from the Census block groups that cover Hancock, from 1979 through 2026. 109 of them received a payment, totaling $4,279,074 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 2024 (36 claims), 2004 (21 claims), 1996 (13 claims). Past claims do not predict future flooding, and conditions vary street by street, so check the specific address.
Is Hancock in a flood zone?
About 35% of Hancock’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) 59%; AE 27%; A 8.0%; X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) 6.3%. The FIRM panel(s) covering it took effect October 7, 2021.
Which streets in Hancock are in a high-risk flood zone?
Most of the length of Stoner Rd, Grand Winthrop Ave, Crescent Lake Dr, Winthrop Main St, Casa Loma Dr, May Ave and Mays Ave lies in FEMA high-risk zones (the Special Flood Hazard Area). Less than 10% of Potts Rd, Monette Rd, Providence Rd, Yale Cir, Bloomingdale Ave, Amberwood Dr, Winn Rd and Valrie Ln does. Zones can change along a street, so check the exact address.
What ZIP code is Hancock in?
Hancock is in Riverview, FL. ZIP codes 33569 and 33578: the ZIP codes on most of the 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 Hancock?
The typical NFIP flood insurance policy on single-family homes in Hancock cost $1,638 a year: the median of 182 policies that started between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Half cost between $982 and $2,900. 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 29, 2026. Claims: OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims v3 records for Hillsborough County (county code 12057), dataset as of September 8, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026. Claims are counted for exactly the block groups that make up the area. Block groups used: 120570134121, 120570134111. 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 29, 2026.
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels. Retrieved on October 29, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, 2010 Census Block Groups 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.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, Transportation (primary, secondary and local roads).
Data as of September 8, 2026 (FEMA claims) and October 29, 2026 (flood zones). Page last updated October 29, 2026.