🌊New Flood Hazard Determinations
Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations
Summary
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.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text details updated flood hazard determinations affecting property and real estate management, which impacts compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Businesses within these communities may need to adapt their floodplain management strategies and assess risk associated with property insurance and valuation, directly affecting financial and operational decisions.