Land Use & Zoning

A property in an Oklahoma flood zone shown on FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) as Zone AE is in:

AA minimal flood hazard area
BThe Special Flood Hazard Area (100-year floodplain) where base flood elevations have been determined; flood insurance is required for federally backed mortgages✓ Correct
CA coastal high hazard area
DAn area with no flood risk

Explanation

FEMA Zone AE is designated as a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) with a 1% annual chance of flooding (100-year flood) and established base flood elevations. Properties in this zone with federally backed mortgages must carry flood insurance.

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