Federal Register #2026-09013

FEMA Finalizes Flood Hazard Determinations for Multiple Communities

This notice from FEMA announces finalized flood hazard determinations for communities in several states: - Government Buyer: - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security - Scope of Determinations: - Updates to Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries, zone designations, and regulatory floodways - Changes reflected on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports - Affected Communities: - Cities and counties in Texas, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Michigan, Rhode Island, and Utah - Notable Requirements: - Communities must adopt these updated flood hazard determinations to maintain eligibility for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - Updated maps and reports are available for public inspection at designated city halls, county offices, and public works departments - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved; this is a regulatory update only

Description

This notice announces the final flood hazard determinations for various communities, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. These determinations are essential for floodplain management measures that communities must adopt or demonstrate to maintain participation in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The final determinations affect multiple communities across different states and are based on updated flood hazard information. The notice provides details on where the updated maps and reports can be inspected and the deadline for responses or comments.

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