FEMA Fixes Flood Map Goof in New Hampshire—Zzz Alert
Published Date: 8/20/2025
Notice
Summary
FEMA fixed a mistake in their flood risk map for Carroll County, New Hampshire. This update changes which areas might flood, so local folks and officials can plan better. The corrected info helps everyone know their flood risk before final decisions and possible insurance changes happen.
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Corrected Flood Maps for Carroll County
You in Carroll County, New Hampshire are affected by corrected proposed flood hazard determinations published by FEMA (referencing the May 22, 2025 notice). The correction changes which areas are shown as flood-prone, so local residents and officials can plan, and it may affect flood insurance decisions later.
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