Flood Map Updates Open for Public Comments Now
Published Date: 8/20/2025
Notice
Summary
FEMA is asking communities to review and comment on proposed changes to flood risk maps that show where floods might happen and how deep they could be. These updates could affect local flood rules and insurance costs, so it’s important for residents and officials to weigh in soon. The changes help keep communities safe and eligible for flood insurance programs.
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Communities must adopt measures to keep NFIP access
The preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Insurance Study reports are the basis for floodplain management measures communities must adopt or show they already have in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). If a community does not adopt or maintain these required measures, its participation in the NFIP could be affected, which can change residents' access to federal flood insurance.
Flood map changes can move risk zones
FEMA is proposing changes to Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) that may add or change Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways. These map changes can change where flood rules apply and how deep floods are expected to be, which can affect local building rules and property requirements.
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