Flood Maps Incoming: Tell FEMA What You Think Before It's Official
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 own property there, it’s important to pay attention. You’ve got a chance to comment before the changes become official, so don’t miss out!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Proposed changes to flood maps
FEMA is asking for comments on proposed changes to flood maps that may add or modify Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. If you live or own property in the listed communities, these specific map elements are being updated and FEMA wants public input on the preliminary FIRM and FIS.
Community duty to adopt NFIP measures
The Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report are the basis for floodplain management measures that a community must adopt or show they already have in effect. Affected communities must adopt or demonstrate these measures in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
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