Federal Register #2026-09020

FEMA Notice: Updates to Flood Hazard Determinations for Multiple Communities

This notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides updated information on flood hazard determinations for various communities across the United States. - Government Buyer: - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security - Purpose and Scope: - Announcement of changes to flood hazard determinations based on new scientific or technical data - Updates include Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and regulatory floodways - Changes are reflected in Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports - Revisions are formalized through Letters of Map Revision (LOMR) - Impacted Stakeholders: - Affected communities and their local government offices - Public, property owners, and insurance providers - Notable Requirements: - No products or services are being requested or procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Notice is informational and may impact flood insurance policies and community planning - Locations: - FEMA headquarters in Washington, DC - Numerous county and city government offices across AR, FL, IN, MD, NM, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI - Full list of affected community map repositories provided in the notice

Description

This notice lists communities where flood hazard determinations have been revised based on new scientific or technical data, as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and in the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. These revisions are issued as a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) in accordance with Federal Regulations. The effective community number must be used for all new policies and renewals. The notice informs the public of updates to flood hazard determinations which may impact flood insurance policies and community planning.

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