But as we’ve learned, flooding can, and has happened anywhere it rains (examples are areas in the X zone in Houston after Harvey, or areas in North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew or Florence). FIRMs are developed to show the 1 percent annual chance flood (otherwise known as the “Base Flood”) for the purposes of regulating the floodplain, and flood insurance requirements. In fact, about 20 to 25 percent of all flood insurance claims nationally come from areas designated as low- to moderate-risk areas (X zones). FIRMS don’t necessarily identify all areas subject to localized flooding, particularly from local drainage sources of small size. Important information regarding X zonesįloods do not read flood maps. The FIS report includes a description of the engineering methods used, flooding history, graphic profiles, flood elevation summaries, and other information. To accompany FIRMs, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports are provided to communities to give background information on the FIRMs and the analyses done to produce the maps. What is a Flood Insurance Study (FIS)?įlood Insurance Studies are compilations of flood risk information used for community planning and development. Low- to moderate-risk flood zones are also shown on the FIRM but are not considered to be part of the Special Flood Hazard Area. High-risk flood zones, known as Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA), show the predicted level of flooding that could occur from the "base flood." The base flood is the type of flood that has a 1% annual chance of occurring in any given year. Together, they show the risk of flooding. A FIRM will generally show a community’s base flood elevations (predicted level of flooding), flood zones and floodplain boundaries. FIRMs are also referred to as Flood Maps. A FIRM is a map created by FEMAs National Flood Insurance Program for floodplain management, building and flood insurance purposes. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) works with community leaders across the country to identify flood hazards and promote ways to reduce the impact of those and other hazards. What is a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)?įlood Insurance Studies are compilations of flood risk information used for community planning and development. Community Development staff provides important services to support Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) creates Flood Insurance Rate Maps for unincorporated Lee County.
#FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP REGISTRATION#
State Contractor Registration & Authorized Signers.
#FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP CODE#
Land Development Code Advisory Committee.Executive Regulatory Oversight Committee.Lee County Board of Adjustment and Appeals.Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee.Development Services - Case File Search.Search for an Elevation Certificate Online.
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