Federal Register #2026-17078

FEMA Announces Final Flood Hazard Determinations for Multiple Communities

This notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the Department of Homeland Security, announces final flood hazard determinations for communities in Kansas, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No commercial OEMs or vendors are mentioned; only FEMA is involved - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured or requested - Notable Requirements: - Notice covers updates to Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and regulatory floodways - Changes are reflected on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports - Communities must adopt or demonstrate compliance with these determinations to remain in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - Updated flood hazard information is available for public inspection at local map repositories and online via FEMA's Map Service Center - This is a regulatory announcement, not a procurement opportunity

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 the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. These determinations form the basis of floodplain management measures that communities must adopt or demonstrate to maintain participation in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The final flood hazard information will be effective as of December 10, 2026, and is available for inspection at specified community map repositories and online through FEMA's Map Service Center.

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