New Flood Zone Updates Hit FEMA's Radar
Published Date: 7/9/2025
Notice
Summary
Some communities have new flood risk updates based on better science, changing flood zones and water levels on official maps. If you live or own property in these areas, your flood insurance rules might change soon, so check the new maps and community numbers. These updates help keep everyone safer and make sure insurance costs match the real risk.
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Updated Flood Maps May Change Insurance
Some communities have revised flood hazard determinations on official Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and, where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. These updates change Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and regulatory floodways and are reflected through Letters of Map Revision (LOMR). If you live in or own property in the listed communities, your flood insurance rules and costs might change and the current effective community number must be used for all new policies and renewals.
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