There are cost saving options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone. To contact a FEMA Map Specialist, call 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-87) or send an email to a flood insurance policy now may save you money.FEMA map specialists are available to answer questions about the maps as well. As little as six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet or move your car. Interactive Mapping Tools Interactive Mapping Tools keep the residents of Harris County and the City of Houston informed, help Flood Control District employees do their jobs and, most importantly, help us fulfill our mission to provide flood damage reduction projects that work, with appropriate regard for community and natural values. Just an inch of water can cause costly damage to property. + Flood Facts Back to top Risk Floods are the 1 natural disaster in the United States. Residents with federally backed mortgages must have flood insurance if the structures are in the Special Flood Hazard Area.Ĭontact your local floodplain administrator to review the new flood maps and learn more about your risk of flooding. Use the map below to search for a location and view the floodplain information for that area.
Flood insurance is available either through a private policy or through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for those in communities who participate in the NFIP. I encourage everyone to purchase flood insurance because more than 25 percent of flood damages occur outside the Special Flood Hazard Area.”Īnyone without flood insurance risks uninsured losses to their home, personal property and business. “Keep in mind,” states FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony Robinson, “flooding is the #1 natural disaster in the United States and most homeowner’s insurance policies may not cover the effects of flooding. NOTICE: ITEMS DEPICTED IN FEMA FLOOD ZONE LAYER DO NOT DEPICT CURRENTLY FLOODED. Community leaders can use these maps to make informed decisions about building standards and development that will make the community more resilient and lessen the impacts of a flooding event. The Flood Maps and Road Closures are provisional and subject to change. On the new maps, Harris County's 100-year floodplain will increase from around.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Flood Zone C locations have a minimal to moderate flood risk. The new 100-year will probably be close to the 500-year on the old map,' Harris County Engineer Milton Rahman said. Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are in a low to moderate, or high-risk flood zone.īy understanding flood risks, individuals can decide which insurance option is best for their situation. The Federal Emergency Management Agency assesses different flood risks in communities throughout the nation to place them into zones on its Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). DENTON, Texas –– New flood maps become effective on November 15, 2019, for Harris County, TX.
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