Flagler County, Florida

Survey Area FL035• Florida

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A/D (varies with drainage). The most common soil order is Spodosols — acidic forest soils with a distinctive leached layer, common under conifers. This report summarizes the major soil map units across the survey area to help you understand what to expect when buying, building, or gardening in Flagler County, Florida. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.

Soil Map Unit	Acres	Drainage	Hydro Group	Dwellings	Septic
Hicoria, Riviera, and Gator soils, depressional	33K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Winder fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	21K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Wabasso fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	20K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Myakka-Myakka, wet, fine sands, 0 to 2 percent slopes	19K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pineda-Pineda, wet, fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	18K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Samsula and Hontoon soils, depressional	18K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Placid, Basinger, and St. Johns soils, depressional	16K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Smyrna fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	16K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Favoretta, Chobee, and Winder soils, frequently flooded	15K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pineda-Wabasso complex	14K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
EauGallie fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	13K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	13K			Not rated	Not rated
Riviera fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	12K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pomona fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	11K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Immokalee fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	10K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Valkaria fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	10K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Malabar fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	8K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Favoretta clay	8K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Udarents, moderately wet	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Terra Ceia muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	5K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited

Soil Orders in This Area

The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.

Spodosols

Acidic forest soils with a leached layer. Common under conifers. Often have drainage issues from a compacted subsoil layer.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Histosols

Organic peat and muck soils formed in wetlands. Very poor for building (compressible) and septic. Often in regulated wetlands.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 95% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 95% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.