Zone C or X (Unshaded)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-000269",
  "term": "Zone C or X (Unshaded)",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "Area of minimal flood hazard, usually depicted on FIRMs as above the 500-year flood level. Zone C may have ponding and local drainage problems that don't warrant a detailed study or designation as base floodplain. Zone X is the area determined to be outside the 500-year flood and protected by levee from 100- year flood.",
  "subject": "Flood zone designations",
  "references": [
    "FEMA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/zone-c-or-x-unshaded/"
}