🌊Final Flood Hazard Determinations
Final Flood Hazard Determinations
Summary
Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have been made final for the communities listed in the table below. 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 Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulatory updates on flood hazard determinations directly affect compliance requirements for businesses and property owners in designated flood zones, as adherence to floodplain management measures is necessary for participation in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. This impacts insurance costs and property values in affected areas.