Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
Published Date: 1/8/2025
Notice
Summary
FEMA is updating flood risk maps for several communities, which could change flood zones and insurance rules. If you live or work in these areas, these changes might affect your flood insurance costs and building rules. You’ve got until April 8, 2025, to share your thoughts before the updates become official.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Communities must meet NFIP floodplain rules
The preliminary flood maps and reports are the basis of the floodplain management measures a community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Map changes may alter insurance and rules
FEMA proposes changes to Base Flood Elevations, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, and regulatory floodways that apply to listed communities (for example, Cochise County, AZ — Project 18-09-0036S, Preliminary Date: October 11, 2024; Alameda County, CA — Project 21-09-0020S, Preliminary Date: June 28, 2024). If you live or work in those areas, these map changes might affect your flood insurance costs and local building rules.
Comment, appeal, and SRP options available
You may submit comments on the preliminary maps by April 8, 2025 (Docket No. FEMA-B-2485). Communities may request reconsideration (appeal) under 44 CFR 67.6(b), and may use a Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) after at least 60 days of collaborative consultation with FEMA if appeals remain unresolved.
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