Federal Register #2026-18410

FEMA Final Flood Hazard Determinations for Multiple Communities

FEMA, part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued final flood hazard determinations for communities in Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, South Carolina, and Texas. - Government Buyer: - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security - Scope: - Regulatory changes to flood hazard determinations - Modifications may include: - Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) - Base flood depths - Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations - Regulatory floodways - Updates reflected on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports - Impact: - Communities must adopt or demonstrate compliance with updated floodplain management measures - Determines eligibility for participation in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - Access: - Final flood hazard information available at local map repositories and online via FEMA Map Service Center - No procurement activity: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are requested or mentioned - This is a regulatory notice, not a solicitation or award

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 are the basis for floodplain management measures that communities must adopt or demonstrate to qualify or remain qualified for participation in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The final flood hazard information is available for inspection at community map repositories and online through the FEMA Map Service Center. The effective date for the new or modified flood hazard information is July 21, 2026.

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