Blog · October 14, 2026 · Pennsylvania
Clearfield County Flood Zone Map: checking a property's flood zone
Flood zones are set by FEMA, and checking one near Bigler takes a few minutes.
Main page: Clearfield County, PA GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, county facts and neighboring maps).
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Ahead of any purchase around Coalport, check the Clearfield County flood zone map: FEMA's zone label affects insurance, building rules and resale. This Clearfield County guide covers: locating a parcel on FEMA's map, reading the zone codes, and matching it with the county parcel viewer.
Where the Clearfield County flood zone map lives
For a home near Grassflat, the official source is FEMA's Flood Map Service Center: enter the street address, and pick the FIRMette or map view. A tract near DuBois without an address can still be found: zoom in from US Route 119 and click the spot.
The free map to start with
Begin with the Clearfield County parcel viewer; it maps each tax parcel in the county, DuBois included. When a rural tract has no street number, pan along US Route 119 and click the parcel itself, for land near Hawk Run included. If the land is near West Branch Susquehanna River, a pop-up or side panel usually lists the owner of record, assessed acreage, the parcel number and often a sale date.
When a parcel crosses a boundary
The county meets Blair County, Cambria County, Cameron County, Centre County, and Clinton County; every one of them runs a separate parcel map, especially near West Branch Susquehanna River. Acreage along the edge near Curwensville may show up in two county records, so check the adjacent map before you assume the acreage. For acreage around Brisbin, our state page lists every neighboring county map for Pennsylvania.
Decoding the flood zone labels
If you're looking near Bigler, A and V zones are Special Flood Hazard Areas, land with a 1-percent chance of flooding in any year. On ground around Parker Dam State Park, shaded Zone X marks moderate flood hazard, roughly the 100- to 500-year range; unshaded X is minimal risk.
Matching the zone to the lot lines
FEMA doesn't draw property lines, so check the Clearfield County parcel viewer too to confirm you have the right parcel near Hawk Run.
What the map can't tell you
With a lot near Curwensville, the acreage figure is an assessed number; only a licensed surveyor establishes the real boundary on the ground. For a home near Grassflat, records update in batches, so a deed recorded last month might lag behind.
Places you'll see on the map
Clearfield is the county seat, which is where the courthouse records live. Other places on the map include DuBois, Brisbin, Burnside, and Chester Hill. Around 77,090 people live in Clearfield County (Census estimate, 2023) on roughly 1,145 square miles. Clearfield County was formed in 1822, which matters when you trace an old farm's title. Places such as West Branch Susquehanna River and Parker Dam State Park make handy reference points on the map near Parker Dam State Park.
On site with the map
The parcel map usually runs in a mobile browser, which helps when you're standing on land near Brisbin, though signal can drop in rural spots. A printout of the tract near Curwensville keeps working without signal.
Backing up the map with records
With a lot near Hawk Run, the map is an index, not the title: recorded deeds, subdivision plats and easements for parcels in the county are filed with the Recorder of Deeds. If the land is near Hawk Run, older tracts in the county can sit on many deeds, and a title company earns its fee on a real sale.
Water near Hyde
Creeks and ditches near DuBois aren't always studied in detail, so look for water marks and debris lines. Wet ground around Parker Dam State Park is a separate issue from flood zones; check the National Wetlands Inventory mapper for a first look.
A short flood checklist
On ground around Hyde, ask the listing agent about past flood claims before closing; getting a quote early keeps the budget honest.
Lenders and permits
If a building sits in a Special Flood Hazard Area and the loan is federally backed or regulated, flood insurance is generally required where the community participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, whether the land is near West Branch Susquehanna River or elsewhere in the county. New construction in a floodplain near West Branch Susquehanna River often needs a floodplain permit; call the permitting office early.
Clearfield County: common questions
How can I tell if a house near West Branch Susquehanna River is in a flood zone?
Good question; search the address near DuBois on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, which takes a couple of minutes.
How do I get a property removed from a flood zone in Clearfield County?
You can ask FEMA for a LOMA if surveyed elevations show the building near Grassflat is above the BFE; a surveyor's elevation data supports it.
What does an AE label mean for a lot near West Branch Susquehanna River?
For a parcel near Curwensville, AE is a Special Flood Hazard Area with a published base flood elevation; unnumbered A zones don't list one.
Why does the BFE matter near Grassflat?
Short answer: a BFE near Chester Hill tells builders how high the lowest floor should be; local rules may require building above it.
Where do I ask about an assessment near West Branch Susquehanna River?
For a parcel near Chester Hill, values are the county assessment office's job; recorded documents belong to the Recorder of Deeds.
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Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey, especially for fences, setbacks, or boundary disputes.