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What can change your flood zone?

Maps change as FEMA incorporates new studies, updated conditions and official letters of map change.

New or revised flood studies

Updated rainfall, terrain, development, engineering and flood-control information may change mapped boundaries. Community review and appeals are part of the mapping process.

An official letter

A LOMA or LOMR-F can change a site’s designation. A property owner’s elevation certificate alone is not an official map amendment.

Stay connected locally

Ask your local floodplain administrator about effective and preliminary maps, pending changes and local construction requirements. Review an updated insurance quote when your situation changes.