Flood Maps - FEMA.gov
Jan 22, 2024 · Heavy rains, poor drainage, and even nearby construction projects can put you at risk for flood damage. Flood maps are one tool that communities use to know which areas have the highest risk of flooding. FEMA maintains and updates data …
Flood Data Viewers and Geospatial Data | FEMA.gov
Mar 28, 2024 · The National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) is a geospatial database that contains current effective flood hazard data. FEMA provides the flood hazard data to support the National Flood Insurance Program. You can use the information to better understand your level of flood risk and type of flooding.
FEMA Flood Maps and Zones Explained
Apr 4, 2018 · Flood maps, known officially as Flood Insurance Rate Maps, show areas of high- and moderate- to low-flood risk. They are shown as a series of zones. Communities use the maps to set minimum building requirements for coastal areas and floodplains; lenders use them to determine flood insurance requirements.
| Flood Zones | FloodSmart
A flood zone is a defined geographic area with a specific flood hazard risk. It represents the probability and impact of flooding on that area and is used to determine insurance requirements and costs.
Interactive Flood Information Map - National Weather Service
Click on a state to learn more about the types of flooding experienced there and how residents can protect their lives and property. You will also find information on the top 5 floods for each state, learn which National Weather Service offices forecast for the area and more!
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If your home experienced a few inches (or a few feet) of flood water, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) can help you recover. Report your loss immediately to your insurance agent or carrier. Need help finding your insurance agent or carrier? Call the NFIP at 877-336-2627.
| Flood Risk - FloodSmart
High-risk flood areas begin with the letters A or V on FEMA flood maps. They are also known as special flood hazard areas (SFHAs). If you own a property in a high-risk zone and have a federally backed mortgage, you must purchase flood insurance.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center | Search By Address
You can choose a new flood map or move the location pin by selecting a different location on the locator map below or by entering a new location in the search field above. It may take a minute or more during peak hours to generate a dynamic FIRMette.
Where can I find flood maps? | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Only available for a few areas. Flood Event Viewer: Data collected during short-term flood events like hurricanes and multi-state storms. Includes rapid-deployment gages, temporary sensors, and high-water marks. Coastal Change Hazards Portal: …
Find Flood Maps and Insurance - Homeland Security
Jun 28, 2022 · Flooding can happen anywhere, but certain areas are especially prone to serious flooding. To help communities understand their risk, flood maps (Flood Insurance Rate Maps, FIRMs) have been created to show the locations of high-risk, moderate-to-low risk and undetermined-risk areas.