Federal Register #2026-17068

FEMA Finalizes Flood Hazard Determinations for Multiple Communities

This notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the Department of Homeland Security, announces finalized changes to flood hazard determinations for multiple communities across several states. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - 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 - Regulatory floodways - Changes are documented in Letters of Map Revision (LOMR) - Revises Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and, in some cases, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports - Requirements for Communities: - Communities must adopt or show evidence of floodplain management measures - Compliance is required to remain eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - Additional Information: - Updated flood hazard information is available at community map repositories and online via the FEMA Map Service Center - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity.

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 determinations are made pursuant to the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. The updated flood hazard information is used to meet floodplain management requirements and is available for inspection at community map repositories and online through the FEMA Map Service Center.

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