FEMA Seeks Input on Upcoming Flood Risk Maps
Published Date: 3/12/2025
Notice
Summary
FEMA is asking for your thoughts on new flood risk maps that could change flood zones and water levels in certain communities. These updates might affect flood insurance rules and costs, so if you live or own property in these areas, now’s the time to speak up. Don’t wait—your feedback helps shape safer neighborhoods and insurance options!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Flood maps may change your flood zone
FEMA proposes changes to flood maps that could modify Base Flood Elevations (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and related Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. If you live or own property in the affected communities listed in the agency materials, these map changes could affect flood zone status and the way flood risk is measured for your property.
Community rules tied to NFIP participation
The preliminary FIRM and FIS reports are the basis for floodplain management measures that a community is required to adopt or show are in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). That means local governments listed will need to adopt or maintain measures based on these maps to keep their NFIP status.
Public comment period to influence maps
FEMA is requesting public comments on the proposed flood hazard determinations and preliminary FIRM/FIS materials for the listed communities. If you live in or own property in those communities, submitting comments is the opportunity FEMA describes for influencing final flood zone and floodplain management decisions.
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