FEMA Wants Your Take on Flood Maps Before Insurance Bills Spike
Published Date: 7/9/2025
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 work in these areas, now’s the time to speak up! Comments are open for a limited time, so don’t miss your chance to help shape safer, smarter flood protections.
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NFIP Qualification and Local Rules
FEMA says the preliminary FIRM and, where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report 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). The notice also says these updates might affect flood insurance rules and costs for people who live or work in the affected areas.
Proposed Flood Map Changes
FEMA proposes additions or modifications to Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and regulatory floodways on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for the communities listed in the notice. If you live or work in those listed communities, these map changes could change your property’s official flood zone or mapped water levels.
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