Federal Register #2026-20915

FEMA finalizes flood hazard determinations for communities in six states

FEMA has finalized flood hazard determinations affecting communities in six states. - Government agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. - Affected areas: Franklin County, Alabama; Seneca County, New York; Branch County, Michigan; Clinton County, Indiana; Richland County, Wisconsin; and Trinity County, Texas. - Determinations: May revise Base Flood Elevations or depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, and regulatory floodways shown on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and supporting Flood Insurance Study reports. - Purpose: These maps and studies provide a basis for local floodplain-management measures and participation in FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program. - Procurement status: This is a public notice, not a request to buy products or services or an announcement of an award. No OEMs, vendors, products, quantities, or part numbers are identified.

Description

FEMA has made final flood hazard determinations for the communities listed in the notice. The determinations may include additions or modifications to Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, and regulatory floodways shown on Flood Insurance Rate Maps and, where applicable, supporting Flood Insurance Study reports. These maps and reports form the basis of floodplain management measures communities must adopt or demonstrate are in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. January 22, 2027 is established as the date for the maps and applicable reports showing the new or modified flood hazard information.

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