There are really a little over a dozen different types of flood zones. Based on the anticipated frequency of storms that may produce flooding in a region, the Federal Emergency Management Agency developed these rankings, which are displayed on unique maps. Therefore, even if you don't reside near the Gulf Coast, one of the areas of the United States that are most susceptible to hurricanes, your property may be a part of a territory that has been identified as having a high risk of flooding.

How do you determine whether your home is in a flood zone and what kind of flood zone it is? To find out, click HERE.

Flood maps are updated periodically, based on new developments and FEMA-funded flood-control projects within a given floodplain, so be sure you're working with FEMA's most current information.