Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) - FEMA.gov
Explore interactive story maps that help explain the Risk MAP process, coastal flood risk, use of FEMA mapping data, mitigation planning, and other programs.
Flood Maps - FEMA.gov
Jan 22, 2024 · FEMA maintains and updates data through flood maps and risk assessments. Flood maps show how likely it is for an area to flood. Any place with a 1% chance or higher chance of experiencing a flood each year is considered to have a high risk.
Map | National Risk Index - FEMA
Explore the National Risk Index dataset with the interactive map and data exploration tools. Discover your community's natural hazard risk, compare it to other communities, and create reports.
Guidance for FEMA's Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning
Guidance documents provide vetted recommended approaches for FEMA's Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) Program. These guidance documents support current FEMA standards and facilitate effective, efficient implementation of the program.
Requirements for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) Program are specified separately by statute, regulation, or FEMA policy (primarily the Standards for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping). This document provides guidance to support the requirements and recommends approaches for ...
Know Your Risk - FEMA.gov
Apr 22, 2024 · Everyone has specific actions and steps they can take to understand their flood risk, depending on the role they have in the community. FIND YOUR FLOOD MAP. Visit the FEMA Flood Map Service Center (MSC) to find your home or community’s flood map.
National Risk Index for Natural Hazards - FEMA.gov
Sep 17, 2024 · Explore the interactive map. Understand your risk to local natural hazards. Access the Index's data to create your own maps and apps. Visit the Frequently Asked Questions to learn more.
The Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (MAP) program provides flood hazard and flood risk information that powers resilient decisions and actions which reduce disaster suffering. Flooding is
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.
promote informed planning and development practices to help reduce flood risk. Risk MAP provides high quality maps, information, and tools to better assess flooding risks as well as planning and outreach support to help communities take …