22 May 2025

🌊Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations by FEMA

Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations

Summary

This notice lists communities where the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations), as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for each community, is appropriate because of new scientific or technical data. The FIRM, and where applicable, portions of the FIS report, have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Federal Regulations. The current effective community number is shown in the table below and must be used for all new policies and renewals.

Agencies

  • Homeland Security Department
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency

Business Impact ?

$$$ - High

The content involves flood hazard determinations, affecting insurance policies and compliance for businesses in the specified communities. Business owners must comply with updated flood zone regulations to ensure eligibility for the National Flood Insurance Program, impacting operational and financial aspects.

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