FEMA Seeks Input on New Flood Risk Maps for Communities
Published Date: 10/2/2025
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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 limited time to share your comments before these changes become official!
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Communities Must Adopt Flood Rules
FEMA proposes changes to flood maps that can add or change Base Flood Elevations (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways for listed communities. Those Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports are the basis of 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).
Map Changes Could Alter Flood Insurance
FEMA is asking for comments on new flood risk maps that could change flood zones and water levels in certain communities. If you live or own property in those communities, those changes might affect flood insurance rules and how much you pay for flood insurance.
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