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 …
Know Your Risk - FEMA.gov
Apr 22, 2024 · Find your home or community’s flood map by visiting the FEMA Flood Map Service Center (MSC). Learn how to understand and navigate your flood risk, with resources and information tailored to your needs.
FEMA Flood Maps and Zones Explained
Apr 4, 2018 · Learn how flood maps show flood risk zones, such as Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) and Non-Special Flood Hazard Areas (NFHAs). Find out how flood insurance and regulations apply to different zones and how to get flood insurance.
Flood Data Viewers and Geospatial Data | FEMA.gov
Mar 28, 2024 · Learn how to access and use the National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), a geospatial database that contains current effective flood hazard data for the U.S. Find out how to view, download, print, and compare preliminary and pending flood data, and access other flood hazard and risk data.
Know Your Flood Risk: Homeowners, Renters or Business Owners
Mar 16, 2023 · Reduce your risk from flooding by buying or building outside of high-risk flood zones (areas beginning with the letters A or V on FEMA flood maps) or consider making changes to your home to protect it against future floods.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center | Search By Address
If you live in an area with low or moderate flood risk, you are 5 times more likely to experience flood than a fire in your home over the next 30 years. For many, a National Flood Insurance Program's flood insurance policy could cost less than $400 per year.
Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) - FEMA.gov
Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) is a program that identifies flood risk and promotes informed planning and development practices to reduce it. Learn about the Risk MAP process, products, projects, and how to access flood …
Map | National Risk Index - FEMA
The National Risk Index Map is a tool to help illustrate the U.S communities most at risk for natural hazards. It uses data for 18 hazards, social vulnerability, and community resilience to calculate a relative risk score for each county and census tract.
Find a Flood Map? - FEMA.gov
Feb 5, 2020 · The MSC is the official public source for flood hazard information produced in support of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). You can find your official flood map, access other flood hazard products, and learn more about flood risk.
Coastal Flood Risk - FEMA.gov
Mar 22, 2021 · Learn how FEMA is updating and publishing flood maps for 100% of the populated coastline to help coastal communities understand and reduce their risks. Find flood hazard information, tools, resources and best practices for coastal areas.