Federal Register #2026-09016

FEMA Finalizes Flood Hazard Determinations for San Diego County, CA

This notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides final flood hazard determinations for San Diego County, California, and its incorporated areas. - Government Buyer: - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security - Affected Areas: - City of San Diego - City of Santee - Unincorporated areas of San Diego County - Key Details: - Finalizes changes to Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and regulatory floodways - Updates are reflected on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports - Part of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - Impacts local floodplain management requirements for continued NFIP participation - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are requested; this is an informational notice only

Description

This notice finalizes flood hazard determinations including additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for various communities. These determinations are part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and affect floodplain management measures that communities must adopt or demonstrate to qualify or remain qualified for participation. The effective date for these determinations is March 3, 2026. The final flood hazard information is available for inspection at community map repositories and online through the FEMA Map Service Center.

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