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FEMA Locks in New Flood Zone Determinations Nationwide

Published Date: 5/22/2025

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Summary

Some communities have new or updated flood risk maps that show where floods might happen and how bad they could be. These changes affect homeowners, businesses, and local officials by updating flood zones and insurance rules. The updates are official now, so folks should check their flood risk and insurance needs soon to avoid surprises and extra costs.

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Finalized Flood Map Changes

If you own property or run a business in one of the listed communities, FEMA finalized new or updated flood risk maps through Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs). These updates change Base Flood Elevations, flood zone boundaries, and regulatory floodways and may change flood insurance rules or costs and affect local building and planning requirements, so check your property's map and insurance soon to avoid surprises and extra costs.

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5/22/2025

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