New Flood Maps Now Official for Several Communities
Published Date: 7/9/2026
Notice
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.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Finalized flood-map changes for listed communities
FEMA finalized new or modified Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and regulatory floodways for the communities listed in the table. These LOMRs revise the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and can change flood insurance rates or local building rules for property owners and lessees in the listed communities; each LOMR was finalized on the dates shown in the table (for example, Apr. 9, 2026; Apr. 30, 2026; May 6, 2026).
Communities must meet NFIP floodplain rules
The new or modified flood hazard information is the basis for floodplain management measures that each listed community is required to adopt or show are already in effect so it can remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). If a community does not adopt the required measures, its NFIP participation status and related insurance and development rules may be affected.
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