Bonita Springs Flood Zone Information

Data Sources

  • FEMA Map Service Center: Official flood map data
  • NFHL Viewer: Real-time flood zone visualizations
  • Lee County GIS: Local flood zone determinations

Risk Assessment Tools

  • Free property assessment available
  • Elevation certificate reviews
  • Custom flood protection recommendations
VE Zone - Imperial River Corridor

Waterfront properties along Imperial River face very high flood risk. Newly elevated risk modeling requires additional protection measures.

Very High
AE Zone - Spring Creek Basin

Confirmed high-risk area following recent rainfall events. Properties must install certified flood barriers at all ground-level openings.

High
AE Zone - Coconut Road Corridor

Recently elevated from moderate to high risk due to changes in storm surge modeling. Commercial and residential properties need enhanced protection.

High
X Zone - East Bonita Springs

Areas furthest from river have lower flood risk, though property owners should still assess elevation certificates.

Low

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Bonita Springs Flood Zone Check

The 'Gateway to Paradise,' Bonita Springs faces significant flood risks from Imperial River basin, Spring Creek system, and coastal storm surge. Recent assessments have elevated risk levels for many neighborhoods.

Flood Zones in Bonita Springs

VE Zone - Imperial River Corridor

Very High Risk

Waterfront properties along Imperial River face very high flood risk. Newly elevated risk modeling requires additional protection measures.

AE Zone - Spring Creek Basin

High Risk

Confirmed high-risk area following recent rainfall events. Properties must install certified flood barriers at all ground-level openings.

AE Zone - Coconut Road Corridor

High Risk

Recently elevated from moderate to high risk due to changes in storm surge modeling. Commercial and residential properties need enhanced protection.

X Zone - East Bonita Springs

Low Risk

Areas furthest from river have lower flood risk, though property owners should still assess elevation certificates.

Understanding Flood Zone Designations

  • AE Zones: Areas with a 1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain)
  • VE Zones: Coastal areas with additional wave height requirements
  • X Zones: Minimal flood risk but still recommended to assess elevation

Bonita Springs Flood Challenges

  • Imperial River corridor properties newly identified as high-risk in 2026 assessment
  • Spring Creek basin confirmed as high-risk area following recent rainfall events
  • Coconut Road corridor elevated from moderate to high risk due to updated surge modeling
  • Coastal storm surge affects Vanderbilt Beach Road east corridor
  • Flat terrain causes water to spread rapidly once river overflows

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