Floodplain Management Plan Update - June 16, 2026 | City of Fort Worth

The City of Fort Worth held a Floodplain Management Plan update meeting on June 16, 2026, focusing on reviewing and revising steps seven and eight of the floodplain management process, which involve reviewing activities and developing the action plan. The discussion emphasized the need to prioritize feasible flood risk reduction activities considering staffing and funding limitations, with attention to potential FEMA funding changes. Key procurement-related topics included the pursuit of grant opportunities to support costly structural flood mitigation projects, the need for a coordinated grant strategy and expertise to improve funding acquisition, and the integration of updated flood risk data and modeling tools to inform planning and public communication. The meeting also covered policy considerations such as expanding flood hazard area definitions, improving regulatory standards, and enhancing public outreach and education efforts. Stakeholder input was solicited to refine the plan before final presentation and city council adoption.