Speak Up: FEMA Seeks Input on New Flood Zones
Published Date: 5/12/2025
Notice
Summary
FEMA is asking communities and residents to review and comment on new flood risk maps that might change flood zones or water levels. These updates could affect flood insurance rules and costs, so it’s important for those in the listed areas to pay attention and respond by the deadline. Getting these maps right helps keep everyone safer and insurance fair.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Proposed Changes to Flood Designations
FEMA proposes additions or modifications to Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and, where applicable, in Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed. These are proposed determinations published for public review and comment.
Community NFIP Qualification Requirement
The FIRM and FIS report are the basis for floodplain management measures that a community is required to adopt or show are in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Communities listed must address those measures to maintain NFIP qualification.
Opportunity to Review and Comment
If you live in one of the communities FEMA listed, FEMA is asking you to review the preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and submit comments. FEMA is seeking general information and public comment about those preliminary products.
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