The 1-percent annual chance flood is also Will reach or surpass a base flood elevation in any given year. In these areas there is a 1-percent annual chance that flood waters Utah that are at a higher risk of flooding. Mapped floodplains or “Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA’s)” represent areas in The specifications for the horizontal control of DFIRM data files areĬonsistent with those required for mapping at a scale of 1:12000.Īnywhere it rains it can flood. Using the UTM projection and coordinate system. The file is georeferenced to earth's surface The FISs andįIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). TheĭFIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs),įlood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The primary risk classifications used are theġ-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual-chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. Information and supporting data used to develop the risk information. Abstract: The Floodplains dataset refers to the Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicting flood risk.Steward(s): Utah Division of Emergency Management and FEMA.Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent, visiting, or calling 1-80. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. DENTON, Texas –– New flood maps become effective on October 18, 2019, for Austin County, TX.
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