FEMA Updates Flood Risks in More Communities
Published Date: 6/11/2026
Notice
Summary
FEMA is updating flood risk maps for certain communities using new science, which could change flood zones and insurance rules. If you live or own property in these areas, your flood insurance costs or requirements might change soon. You’ve got 90 days after local notices to ask for a review, so keep an eye out and act fast!
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Updated flood maps may change insurance
FEMA revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) information for many communities by changing Base Flood Elevations, flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, and regulatory floodways. If you live in one of the listed communities in the table, your flood insurance requirements or costs could change when these map revisions take effect on the dates shown (dated May 13, 2026 through June 12, 2026).
You have 90 days to appeal map changes
From the date of the second publication of notification in a newspaper of local circulation, any person has 90 days to ask the local community to request that FEMA reconsider the revised flood hazard determinations. If you live or own property in a listed community, watch for the local notice and submit any request within that 90-day window.
Communities must meet NFIP minimum requirements
FEMA states that the revised FIRMs and FIS reports are the basis of the floodplain management measures communities are required to adopt or demonstrate they already have in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Communities may also adopt stricter local requirements if they choose.
Revised flood maps posted online and locally
Revised flood hazard information for each listed community is available online through the FEMA Map Service Center (https://msc.fema.gov) and at the local community map repository addresses shown in the table. You can inspect the revised maps and compare them to current FIRMs and FIS reports using those resources.
New community number used for policies
The notice says the current effective community number shown in the table must be used for all new flood insurance policies and renewals for the listed communities. That means insurers and policyholders should use the updated community number when issuing new policies or renewing existing policies after the map change date.
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Related Federal Register Documents
2026-15560, Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Application for Participation in the National Flood Insurance Program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public to take this opportunity to comment on an extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the collection of information under which communities submit information to FEMA for application and continued participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
2026-15333, Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request; Application for Surplus Federal Real Property Public Benefit Conveyance and BRAC Program for Emergency Management Use
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will submit the information collection abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance in accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. FEMA invites the general public to take this opportunity to comment on an extension of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the application process for the conveyance of Federal real property for public benefit. The purpose of this application is to implement the processes and procedures for the successful, lawful, and expeditious conveyance of real property from the Federal government to public entities such as State, local, city, town, or other like government bodies as it relates to emergency management response purposes, including fire and rescue services. Compliance will ensure that properties will be fully positioned to use at their highest and best potentials as required by General Services Administration (GSA) and Department of Defense (DOD)/Department of War (DOW) regulations, Federal law, Executive Orders, and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
2026-13901, Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
FEMA is updating flood risk maps for several communities, which could change flood zones and rules for flood insurance. If you live in these areas, your flood insurance costs or requirements might change, so check the new maps and share your thoughts by October 7, 2026. These updates help communities stay safe and keep their flood insurance programs running smoothly.
2026-13897, Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations
FEMA just updated flood risk maps for several communities, changing flood zones and water levels that affect flood insurance rules. If you live or own property in these areas, your insurance rates or building rules might change soon. These updates are final and already published, so check your local map or online to see how it impacts you and your wallet.
2026-13899, Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations
FEMA is updating flood maps for certain communities using new science to better show flood risks. If you live or own property in these areas, your flood insurance rules might change soon, so check the new maps and act fast! You’ve got 90 days after local notices to ask for a review, and these updates could affect your insurance costs and safety plans.
2026-13900, Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations
FEMA is updating flood risk maps for several communities based on new science, changing flood zones, water levels, and boundaries. If you live or own property in these areas, your flood insurance rules and costs might change soon. You’ve got 90 days after local notice to ask for a review before the updates become final, so keep an eye out and act fast!
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Previous: 2026-11668, Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations
FEMA is updating flood risk maps for certain communities based on new science, which could change flood zones and insurance rules. If you live in these areas, your flood insurance might be affected, so check the new maps online or at local offices. You have 90 days after local notice to ask for a review if you disagree with the changes.
Next: 2026-11670, Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations
FEMA is updating flood risk maps for certain communities using new science and data. These changes affect flood zones, flood heights, and insurance rules, so residents and businesses might see new flood risks and insurance costs. People have 90 days after local notice to ask for a review before changes become final.