# 2026-11674: Latest Flood Hazard Updates Now Official

2026-11674, Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations, is a Federal Register notice from Homeland Security Department, Federal Emergency Management Agency published 2026-06-11, effective Each LOMR was finalized as in the table below.; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-18).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11674
- As of: 2026-06-18
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-11674
- Title: Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Citation: 91 FR 35514
- Published: 2026-06-11
- Effective: Each LOMR was finalized as in the table below.
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-18

## In one line

Latest Flood Hazard Updates Now Official

## Summary

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.

## Abstract

New or modified Base (1-percent annual chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and/or regulatory floodways (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations) as shown on the indicated Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for each of the communities listed in the table below are finalized. Each LOMR revises the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and in some cases the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, currently in effect for the listed communities.

## Effects PRIA read

- Finalized map edits revise FIRMs: benefit, low. FEMA finalized Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs) that revise Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and, in some cases, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table. Each LOMR was finalized on the date shown in the table and is available for inspection at the community map r…
- Communities must adopt NFIP flood rules: cost, medium. The new or modified flood hazard information is the basis for floodplain management measures that each listed community is required to adopt or to show evidence of already having in effect in order to remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), consistent with…
- Use current community number for policies: mixed, low. The notice states that the current effective community number shown must be used for all new flood insurance policies and renewals for the listed communities. Policy details and map changes are available at the community map repositories and the FEMA Map Service Center.

## Related documents

- [2026-20497](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20497): Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request; Elevation Certificate/Floodproofing Certificate., 2026-10-07
- [2026-20458](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20458): Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request; Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs, 2026-10-06
- [2026-19854](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19854): Notice of Maximum Amount of Assistance Under the Individuals and Households Program, 2026-09-29
- [2026-19856](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19856): Notice of Award Amount Adjustment for Serious Needs Assistance, 2026-09-29
- [2026-19898](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19898): Notice of Adjustment of Disaster Grant Amounts, 2026-09-29
- [2026-19859](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19859): Notice of Adjustment of Minimum Project Worksheet Amount, 2026-09-29

## Sources
- [2026-11674 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/11/2026-11674/changes-in-flood-hazard-determinations)
- [2026-11674 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-11/pdf/2026-11674.pdf)

## Related
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11674 (as of 2026-06-18).