2026-18406NoticeWallet

More proposed floods: Comment before the deluge hits

Published Date: 9/10/2026

Notice

Summary

Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Proposed Flood-Map Changes Listed

FEMA proposes changes to Base Flood Elevations (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and, where applicable, supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in this notice (examples listed: Gadsden County and Leon County, FL; Preliminary Date: August 14, 2025). Comments on these proposed determinations are due December 9, 2026.

Must Adopt Floodplain Rules to Stay in NFIP

The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) (see 44 CFR 60.3 and section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973).

Appeals May Use Scientific Resolution Panels

Communities that appeal the revised flood hazard information may use a Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) after FEMA and the local community have engaged in a collaborative consultation process for at least 60 days without a mutually acceptable resolution; SRPs review conflicting scientific and technical data and provide recommendations.

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Key Dates

Published Date
Comments Due
9/10/2026
12/9/2026

Department and Agencies

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Homeland Security Department
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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