Federal Register #2026-13897

FEMA Finalizes Flood Hazard Determination Updates for Multiple Communities

This notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, announces finalized changes to flood hazard determinations for multiple U.S. communities. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement action - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The notice pertains to regulatory updates, specifically: - Updates to Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) - Changes to base flood depths - Modifications to Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries - Adjustments to zone designations and regulatory floodways - Revisions to Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The changes are documented in Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs) - Updated flood hazard information is available for public inspection at designated community map repositories and online via the FEMA Map Service Center - No procurement, contracting, or acquisition of goods/services is involved

Description

This notice finalizes new or modified Base (1-percent annual chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and/or regulatory floodways as shown on the indicated Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for various communities. Each LOMR revises the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and, in some cases, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports currently in effect for the listed communities. The flood hazard determinations are used to meet floodplain management requirements under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The notice includes details on community map repositories and dates of modification for each affected community.

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