Federal Register #2026-13900

FEMA Notice: Changes to Flood Hazard Determinations for Multiple Communities

This notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the Department of Homeland Security, announces updates to flood hazard determinations for multiple U.S. communities. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products/services are referenced - Key Details: - Updates to Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and regulatory floodways - Changes are based on new scientific or technical data - Updates are formalized through Letters of Map Revision (LOMR) - Revised information is reflected on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports - Information is available online and at local community map repositories - Notice is informational, supporting community compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - No procurement, award, or solicitation for products or services is involved

Description

This notice lists communities where the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway, as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, prepared by FEMA, is appropriate due to new scientific or technical data. The FIRM and portions of the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR). The effective community number must be used for all new policies and renewals.

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