Review New Flood Risks in Your Neighborhood Now
Published Date: 4/17/2025
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 it’s important for local folks and property owners to pay attention. You’ve got a chance to comment before the changes become official, so don’t miss out!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Flood map changes can alter insurance costs
FEMA is proposing changes to flood maps that could change Base Flood Elevations (BFE), Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, base flood depths, or regulatory floodways on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for listed communities. If your property is in an affected community, those map changes could change flood zone status and may affect flood insurance rules and costs.
Communities must adopt floodplain measures to stay in NFIP
The preliminary FIRM and FIS reports are the basis for floodplain management measures that a community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This means affected communities may need to change local rules or take actions to keep NFIP participation.
You can comment on proposed flood maps
FEMA is seeking public comments on the preliminary FIRM and FIS reports provided to affected communities. If you live or own property in an affected community, you have an opportunity to submit information or objections before determinations become final.
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