Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-09014
FEMA Finalizes Flood Hazard Determination Updates for Multiple Communities
Buyer
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Posted
May 07, 2026
Identifier
2026-09014
This notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announces finalized changes to flood hazard determinations for multiple communities across the United States. - Government Buyer: - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security - Scope of Notice: - Finalizes new or modified flood hazard determinations for various communities - Updates include Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and regulatory floodways - Changes are documented in Letters of Map Revision (LOMR) - Revisions affect Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and, where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports - Notable Requirements: - No procurement of products or services; this is a regulatory update - Affected parties may review revised maps and reports at specified locations and may submit appeals or comments through local officials - Supports floodplain management requirements under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - Locations: - Revised maps and reports are available for inspection at FEMA headquarters and numerous local government offices, including city halls, county offices, and public works departments in affected communities
Description
This notice finalizes new or modified Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and regulatory floodways as shown on the Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for various communities. These revisions update the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports currently in effect. The flood hazard determinations are made final for the listed communities and are used to meet floodplain management requirements under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The notice provides information on where the revised maps and reports can be inspected and how to submit appeals or comments.