FEMA Proposes New Flood Maps: Comment to Shape Safety
Published Date: 2/24/2025
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
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Proposed map changes can alter insurance
FEMA is proposing changes to Flood Insurance Rate Maps that may add or change Base Flood Elevations (BFE), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and regulatory floodways. If these changes apply to your community, they may change flood insurance rules and costs for people who live in or own property there.
Communities must meet NFIP map requirements
The preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) are the basis for floodplain management measures that a community must adopt or prove it already has in effect to qualify or remain qualified for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This means affected local governments must adopt or document required rules and standards tied to the proposed map changes.
You can comment before maps are final
FEMA is asking for public comments on the preliminary FIRMs and FIS reports for the listed communities. If you live in or own property in an affected community, you have the chance to submit information or objections before the map changes become official.
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