#Fema designated flood zone verification#

People with accessibility needs may call 1-80 to receive assistance in identifying and interpreting the flood information for their property.ĭISCLAIMER: The information generated for each report is dependent on the point location of the marker. The report below the map will provide you with both the effective and the revised flood hazard information available for the address entered. Click on any hyperlinked text and a glossary definition will open in a new window. The tool will then refresh with information for that location.**ģ. **Important: If the marker is not directly on top of your building, click on your building on the map and a red marker will appear. The tool will add a blue marker to the map, indicating the area it will provide information for based on the entered address. **Internet Explorer users: Click ‘No’ if a security warning pop-up window appears after clicking this button.**Ģ. Enter your address into the field below and click the “Get Details” button. The “What Is My BFE?” tool can help you compare the effective and revised FEMA flood hazard data available for your property. Floodplain related questions can be directed to the City of Midland Planning Department at 98.What Is My Base Flood Elevation (BFE)? Address Lookup Tool

The Planning Department maintains records of all LOMAs issued within the City of Midland. Properties which have previously been issued LOMAs were recertified when the new FIRM maps were adopted as of May 4, 2009. If your property is deemed outside of a floodplain, FEMA has sent a new LOMC, LOMA, or LOMR letter to your property shortly after the new maps were approved.

#Fema designated flood zone verification#

Over the years, some Midland property owners may have received a Letter of Map Change (LOMC), Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA), or Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) providing verification that although their property had been removed from floodplain status by FEMA, the change was not reflected in current maps.Īs part of the process to institute new floodplain maps for Midland County, FEMA has reaffirmed which local properties are no longer considered located in floodplains. Letters of Map Change, Revisions, & Amendment The City's involvement with a federal program that could result in lower flood insurance rates for city of Midland property owners. For more information view the study, which was the basis for the floodplain maps and has an effect on flood insurance rates for county property owners. Flood Insurance StudyĪ flood insurance study for Midland County was also adopted and became effective on May 4, 2009.

Midland County residents who live and/or own property outside of the city of Midland should contact the county for information on maps depicting floodplain areas throughout the remainder of the county.

Interactive City of Midland MapĬlick on the interactive city floodplains map below to find out if your city of Midland property is within a FEMA-designated floodplain area*. For more information view this Flood Related Hazards Guide. The letter explains the potential flood-related hazards that may affect property and explains what options are available to protect property from these hazards. Potential Flood-Related Hazards and Options for Protecting PropertyĪ letter is sent out by the City annually in December to all property owners whose land has been identified as being located in a FEMA-designated Floodplain area within the city of Midland. These maps are used by floodplain permit officials, builders and developers, lenders, realtors, insurance agents and citizens to determine flood risk, develop mitigation measures, and encourage wise and responsible risk management decision-making for development within the 100 year floodplain. The City of Midland adopted new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) that became effective on May 4, 2009. Federal Emergency Management Agency Floodplain Maps