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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has finalized flood hazard determinations for specific communities. These determinations might include changes to flood risk levels or maps, which are important for floodplain management and insurance purposes. By June 18, 2025, the updated maps will be available for public inspection online and at designated locations, helping communities qualify for the National Flood Insurance Program. Residents are encouraged to review these updates to understand how they might be affected by changes in flood risk assessments.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued updates to the flood hazard determinations for various communities. These updates, shown in Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs), change aspects such as flood elevations, special flood hazard zones, and regulatory floodways. These changes affect the Flood Insurance Rate Maps and may impact requirements for floodplain management within the National Flood Insurance Program. Communities must implement these updates to continue participating in the program, although they have the option to adopt stricter measures if desired.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has finalized changes to flood hazard information for certain communities. These changes include adjustments to Base Flood Elevations, flood zone boundaries, and regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), which are critical for floodplain management and participation in FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program. The new or revised flood hazard information will be officially available on April 9, 2025. Communities must adopt these updates or demonstrate compliance to remain eligible for federal flood insurance.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations could lead to changes in Base Flood Elevation (BFE), flood zones, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for certain communities. Comments are due by June 10, 2025, and can be submitted online or to FEMA's Chief of Engineering Services. The purpose of these actions is to ensure communities meet the requirements for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by updating their floodplain management measures.