Does Pierpont Bay flood?
Pierpont Bay, Ventura, CA · ZIP code 93001: the ZIP code on 29 of the 30 flood insurance claims counted here. ZIP codes do not follow neighborhood lines.
Yes. Insured properties in and around Pierpont Bay have filed flood claims. About 21% of Pierpont Bay’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 30 claims from the Census block groups that cover Pierpont Bay, from 1978 through 2024. 16 of them received a payment, totaling $562,778 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 2023 (9 claims), 1998 (5 claims), 2005 (2 claims).
What this page counts as Pierpont Bay
We could not find an openly licensed official boundary for Pierpont Bay, so this page uses a census-based area. For this page, Pierpont Bay 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 Pierpont Bay (feature 1661220) and inside the San Buenaventura (Ventura) 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 Pierpont Bay. 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 Pierpont Bay
Neighborhood figures are averages. Our address check looks up the FEMA flood zone and California’s fire hazard severity zone at one address, from the same public maps: check if your address is in a flood zone.
Flood zones street by street in Pierpont Bay
The named streets in Pierpont Bay, longest first, with how much of each street’s length inside Pierpont Bay lies in FEMA’s high-risk flood zones (the Special Flood Hazard Area, zones A and V). Length is the part inside Pierpont Bay; 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. 58 shorter streets are not listed.
| Street | Length | In high-risk zones | Main zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Real | 2.2 mi | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Harbor Blvd | 1.4 mi | 2.6% | X (unshaded, minimal) (97%) |
| Pierpont Blvd | 1.1 mi | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Ocean Ave | 1.1 mi | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Vista del Mar Dr | 1.1 mi | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Alessandro Dr | 4,880 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Seahorse Ave | 3,870 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Channel Dr | 3,480 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Bayshore Ave | 3,330 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| S Seaward Ave | 3,320 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Preble Ave | 3,160 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Eva St | 2,600 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| S Brent St | 2,570 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Frances St | 2,510 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| E Thompson Blvd | 2,300 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| S Joanne Ave | 2,230 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| S Dos Caminos Ave | 2,190 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Surfrider Ave | 2,180 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Sailor Ave | 2,050 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Beachmont St | 1,920 ft | 1.3% | X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) (99%) |
| Rancho Dr | 1,910 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Jordan Ave | 1,880 ft | 0.0% | X (unshaded, minimal) (100%) |
| Shelburn Ln | 1,770 ft | 4.4% | X (unshaded, minimal) (96%) |
| Cornwall Ln | 1,750 ft | 4.7% | X (unshaded, minimal) (95%) |
| Norwich Ln | 1,750 ft | 4.9% | X (unshaded, minimal) (95%) |
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 4, 2026. Each street is clipped to the area boundary and measured in an equal-area projection. Street lengths are rounded.
Flood zones in Pierpont Bay
Share of Pierpont Bay’s mapped area (about 3.923 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 22 feet. Effective date of the FIRM panel(s) covering it (06111C0743F, 06111C0744F, 06111C0882F): January 29, 2021.
| FEMA zone | Share of area |
|---|---|
| X (unshaded, minimal) | 77% |
| VE | 16% |
| AE | 5.3% |
| X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) | 2.1% |
| A | 0.2% |
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 Pierpont Bay. 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 | 3 | $69,101 |
| 1990s | 9 | $5,244 |
| 2000s | 2 | $0 |
| 2010s | 4 | $98,754 |
| 2020s | 11 | $389,678 |
By year of loss
Named flood events with the most claims
- Pineapple Express - Southern: 5 claims
- December California Flooding: 5 claims
- California Atmospheric River: 4 claims
- Flooding: 3 claims
FEMA labels some events only as “Flooding”. Claims by the flood zone the property was rated in:
- X/B/C (moderate or minimal): 21
- V/VE (coastal high hazard): 5
- Not reported: 3
- A/AE/AH/AO (high risk): 1
How much is flood insurance in Pierpont Bay?
The typical National Flood Insurance Program policy on single-family homes in Pierpont Bay costs $1,233 a year: the median of 177 policies that started between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026. Half of them cost between $1,086 and $1,412. 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 4, 2026.
Why home insurance costs what it does in Pierpont Bay
This section is educational and is not insurance advice.
Fire and wind
- Official state fire hazard maps: Very High 0%, High 0%, Moderate 0%, outside any mapped zone 100% of Pierpont Bay. The publisher of these maps does not endorse this site.
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 public fire and wind records show for Pierpont Bay?
Official state fire hazard maps: Very High 0%, High 0%, Moderate 0%, outside any mapped zone 100% of Pierpont Bay. The publisher of these maps does not endorse this site.
What should I ask an insurance agent about a home in Pierpont Bay?
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: Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
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Extreme heat in Pierpont Bay
Trees shade streets and buildings and cool the air around them (U.S. EPA: Using Trees and Vegetation to Reduce Heat Islands). In the USDA Forest Service’s 2025 satellite-based tree canopy map, trees cover about 3.2% of Pierpont Bay’s area on average, compared with 3.2% for Ventura as a whole (the 1 Ventura areas on this site combined) (USDA Forest Service. 2026. USFS NLCD Percent Tree Canopy CONUS v2025-6 (2025 map). Salt Lake City, UT).
During a heat advisory, follow the National Weather Service: Heat Safety guidance. Neighborhood averages cannot tell you how hot a particular home, block or unit gets.
Fire hazard severity zones in Pierpont Bay
California’s 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps do not place any of Pierpont Bay in a moderate, high or very high zone (CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones). Wildfire smoke and wind-blown embers can still reach areas outside the zones.
Fire hazard data: CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal. CAL FIRE does not endorse this site.
Before you rent or buy in Pierpont Bay
- 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 Pierpont Bay
Flood maps are only one part of choosing a neighborhood. To compare Pierpont Bay with other Ventura neighborhoods on more than flooding, see Ventura on StrollPlace.
Buyer and renter FAQ
Does Pierpont Bay flood?
Yes. Insured properties in and around Pierpont Bay have filed flood claims. About 21% of Pierpont Bay’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 30 claims from the Census block groups that cover Pierpont Bay, from 1978 through 2024. 16 of them received a payment, totaling $562,778 (not adjusted for inflation). The busiest years were 2023 (9 claims), 1998 (5 claims), 2005 (2 claims). Past claims do not predict future flooding, and conditions vary street by street, so check the specific address.
Is Pierpont Bay in a flood zone?
About 21% of Pierpont Bay’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) 77%; VE 16%; AE 5.3%; X (shaded, 0.2% annual chance) 2.1%; A 0.2%. The FIRM panel(s) covering it took effect January 29, 2021.
Which streets in Pierpont Bay are in a high-risk flood zone?
No street listed here has most of its length in FEMA high-risk zones. Less than 10% of El Camino Real, Harbor Blvd, Pierpont Blvd, Ocean Ave, Vista del Mar Dr, Alessandro Dr, Seahorse Ave and Channel Dr does. Zones can change along a street, so check the exact address.
What ZIP code is Pierpont Bay in?
Pierpont Bay is in Ventura, CA. ZIP code 93001: the ZIP code on 29 of the 30 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 Pierpont Bay?
The typical NFIP flood insurance policy on single-family homes in Pierpont Bay cost $1,233 a year: the median of 177 policies that started between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026. Half cost between $1,086 and $1,412. 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
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 November 4, 2026. Claims: OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims v3 records for Ventura County (county code 06111), dataset as of September 8, 2026, retrieved November 4, 2026. Claims are counted for exactly the block groups that make up the area. Block groups used: 061110025002, 061110025001, 061110025004, 061110028003, 061110028004, 061110026002. 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. Tree canopy: the mean of the 2025 NLCD Tree Canopy Cover values (0–100%, 30 m cells in an equal-area projection) for cells whose center lies inside the polygon. Fire hazard severity zones: the 2025 zone polygons (Local and State Responsibility Areas) intersected with the neighborhood polygon in an equal-area projection; the share of area in each class. See the methodology.
Sources
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FEMA OpenFEMA Dataset: FIMA NFIP Redacted Claims - v3. Retrieved on November 4, 2026.
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), Flood Hazard Zones and FIRM Panels. Retrieved on November 4, 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.
- USDA Forest Service. 2026. USFS NLCD Percent Tree Canopy CONUS v2025-6 (2025 map). Salt Lake City, UT (30 m cells; read November 4, 2026).
- National Weather Service: Heat Safety.
- U.S. EPA: Using Trees and Vegetation to Reduce Heat Islands.
- CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones (2025 maps; read November 4, 2026).
- FEMA OpenFEMA Dataset: FIMA NFIP Redacted Policies - v3.
- Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, Transportation (primary, secondary and local roads).
Data as of September 8, 2026 (FEMA claims) and November 4, 2026 (flood zones); hazard data computed November 4, 2026. Page last updated November 4, 2026.