FEMA Hits Pause on North Carolina Flood Maps
Published Date: 5/19/2026
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FEMA is hitting pause on updating flood risk maps for Gaston County, North Carolina, because the county needs to fix its flood maps first. This means no new flood rules or insurance changes will happen right now, but stay tuned—new updates will come soon. If you live or own property there, keep an eye out for future announcements that could affect flood insurance and safety.
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FEMA Withdraws Gaston County Flood Map Proposal
FEMA withdrew its proposed flood hazard determinations for Gaston County, North Carolina, effective May 19, 2026, because Gaston County requires a revised flood map before the mapping process can move forward. FEMA intends to publish a new Notice of Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations in the Federal Register and a notice in the affected community's local newspaper in the near future.
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