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Special Flood Hazard Area

Am I required to have flood insurance?

How can I view the floodplain maps?

How do I get flood insurance?

How do I know if my house is in the “Special Flood Hazard Area” (i.e. the official FEMA 100-year floodplain)?

How much will flood insurance cost?

I am listed in a FEMA letter as “out” of the floodplain. Is that determination guaranteed for all time?

I am not in the “Special Flood Hazard Area," can I get flood insurance?

I am not in the “Special Flood Hazard Area," does that mean I will never flood?

I own commercial buildings that are close to the floodplain. How do I get an official determination of my status?

If my house is in the “Special Flood Hazard Area," what impact does that have?

What are FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps?

What is the 100-year floodplain?

What other impact does being in the "Special Flood Hazard Area" have on my property?

Who do I call with more floodplain questions?

Why were the floodplain maps revised?