Federal Register #2026-11673

FEMA Issues Final Flood Hazard Determinations for Multiple Communities

This notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the Department of Homeland Security, announces finalized flood hazard determinations for communities in Texas, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement action - No products or services are being requested - Key Details: - Final flood hazard determinations include 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 - These determinations are required for community participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - Notice is informational and regulatory, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made final flood hazard determinations for various communities. These determinations 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 the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. The FIRM and FIS reports form the basis of floodplain management measures that communities must adopt or demonstrate to qualify for participation in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The date of July 21, 2026, has been established for the new or modified flood hazard information to be effective for each community.

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