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Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations

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Document Number2025-05121
TypeNotice
PublishedMar 26, 2025
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Docket IDDocket ID FEMA-2025-0002
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<NOTICE> DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY <SUBAGY>Federal Emergency Management Agency</SUBAGY> <DEPDOC>[Docket ID FEMA-2025-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-2514]</DEPDOC> <SUBJECT>Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations</SUBJECT> <HD SOURCE="HED">AGENCY:</HD> Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. <HD SOURCE="HED">ACTION:</HD> Notice. <SUM> <HD SOURCE="HED">SUMMARY:</HD> This notice lists communities where the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations), as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for each community, is appropriate because of new scientific or technical data. The FIRM, and where applicable, portions of the FIS report, have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Federal Regulations. The current effective community number is shown in the table below and must be used for all new policies and renewals. </SUM> <DATES> <HD SOURCE="HED">DATES:</HD> These flood hazard determinations will be finalized on the dates listed in the table below and revise the FIRM panels and FIS report in effect prior to this determination for the listed communities. From the date of the second publication of notification of these changes in a newspaper of local circulation, any person has 90 days in which to request through the community that the Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation reconsider the changes. The flood hazard determination information may be changed during the 90-day period. </DATES> <HD SOURCE="HED">ADDRESSES:</HD> The affected communities are listed in the table below. Revised flood hazard information for each community is available for inspection at both the online location and the respective community map repository address listed in the table below. Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS report for each community are accessible online through the FEMA Map Service Center at <E T="03">https://msc.fema.gov</E> for comparison. Submit comments and/or appeals to the Chief Executive Officer of the community as listed in the table below. <FURINF> <HD SOURCE="HED">FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:</HD> Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Risk Analysis, Planning & Information Directorate, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-7659, or (email) <E T="03">patrick.sacbibit@fema.dhs.gov;</E> or visit the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) online at <E T="03">https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.</E> </FURINF> <SUPLINF> <HD SOURCE="HED">SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:</HD> The specific flood hazard determinations are not described for each community in this notice. However, the online location and local community map repository address where the flood hazard determination information is available for inspection is provided. Any request for reconsideration of flood hazard determinations must be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer of the community as listed in the table below. The modifications are made pursuant to section 201 of the Flood Disaster, Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4105, and are in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 4001 <E T="03">et seq.,</E> and with 44 CFR part 65. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). These flood hazard determinations, together with the floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum that are required. They should not be construed to mean that the community must change any existing ordinances that are more stringent in their floodplain management requirements. The community may at any time enact stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies established by other Federal, State, or regional entities. The flood hazard determinations are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4. The affected communities are listed in the following table. Flood hazard determination information for each community is available for inspection at both the online location and the respective community map repository address listed in the table below. Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS report for each community are accessible online through the FEMA Map Service Center at <E T="03">https://msc.fema.gov</E> for comparison. <EXTRACT> <FP>(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, “Flood Insurance.”)</FP> </EXTRACT> <SIG> <NAME>Kristin E. Fontenot,</NAME> Assistant Administrator, Risk Analysis, Planning & Information Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. </SIG> <GPOTABLE COLS="7" OPTS="L2,nj,p7,7/8,tp0,i1" CDEF="s50,xl50,xl75,xl75,xl90,xs55,10"> <TTITLE> </TTITLE> <CHED H="1">State and county</CHED> <CHED H="1"> Location and case No. </CHED> <CHED H="1"> Chief executive officer No. </CHED> <ROW> <ENT I="22">Arkansas:</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="03">Benton</ENT> <ENT>City of Bentonville (24-06-2300P).</ENT> <ENT>The Honorable Stephanie Orman, Mayor, City of Bentonville, 305 Southwest A Street, Bentonville, AR 72712.</ENT> <ENT>City Hall, 3200 Southwest Municipal Drive, Bentonville, AR 72712.</ENT> <ENT> <E T="03">https://msc.fema.gov/portal/advanceSearch.</E> </ENT> <ENT>Jun. 30, 2025</ENT> <ENT>050012</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="03">Benton</ENT> <ENT>City of Rogers (24-06-2300P).</ENT> <ENT>The Honorable Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers, 301 West Chestnut Street, Rogers, AR 72756.</ENT> <ENT>City Hall, 301 West Chestnut Street, Rogers, AR 72756.</ENT> <ENT> <E T="03">https://msc.fema.gov/portal/advanceSearch.</E> </ENT> <ENT>Jun. 30, 2025</ENT> <ENT>050013</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="03">Benton</ENT> <ENT>Unincorporated areas of Benton County (24-06-2300P).</ENT> <ENT>The Honorable Barry Moehring, Benton County Judge, 215 East Central Avenue, Bentonville, AR 72712.</ENT> <ENT>Benton County Planning Department, 215 East Central Avenue, Bentonville, AR 72712.</ENT> <ENT> <E T="03">https://msc.fema.gov/portal/advanceSearch.</E> </ENT> <ENT>Jun. 30, 2025</ENT> <ENT>050419</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="03">Pulaski</ENT> <ENT>City of Maumelle (24-06-1837P).</ENT> <ENT>The Honorable Caleb Norris, Mayor, City of Maumelle, 550 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle, AR 72113.</ENT> <ENT>City Hall, 550 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle, AR 72113.</ENT> <ENT> <E T="03">https://msc.fema.gov/portal/advanceSearch.</E> </ENT> <ENT>Jun. 25, 2025</ENT> <ENT>050577</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="03">Pulaski</ENT> <ENT>Unincorporated areas of Pulaski County (24-06-1837P).</ENT> <ENT>The Honorable Barry Hyde, Pulaski County Judge, 201 South Broadway Street, Suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201.</ENT> <ENT>Pulaski County Planning and Development Department, 3200 Brown Street, Little Rock, AR 72204.</ENT> <ENT> <E T="03">https://msc.fema.gov/portal/advanceSearch.</E> </ENT> <ENT>Jun. 25, 2025</ENT> <ENT>050179</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="22">California:</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="03">Los Angeles</ENT> <ENT>Unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County (24-09-1197P).</ENT> <ENT>Fesia Davenport, CEO, Los Angeles County, 500 West Temple Street, Room 713, Los Angeles, CA 90012.</ENT> <ENT>Los Angeles County Public Works, Stormwater Engineering, 900 South Fremont Avenue, 2nd Floor, Alhambra, CA 91803.</ENT> <ENT> <E T="03">https://msc.fema.gov/portal/advanceSearch.</E> </ENT> <ENT>Jun. 30, 2025</ENT> <ENT>065043</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="03">San Diego</ENT> <ENT>City of San Diego (25-09-0103X).</ENT> <ENT>The Honorable Todd Gloria, Mayor, City of San Diego, 202 C Street, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101.</ENT> <ENT>Stormwater Department, 9370 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92123.</ENT> <ENT> <E T="03">https://msc.fema.gov/portal/advanceSearch.</E> </ENT> <ENT>Jun. 12, 2025</ENT> <ENT>060295</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="03">San Diego</ENT> <ENT>Unincorporated areas of San Diego County (24-09-0514P).</ENT> <ENT>Nora Vargas, Chair, San Diego County Board of Supervisors, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 335, San Diego, CA 92101.</ENT> <ENT>San Diego County Flood Control District, Department of Public Works, 5510 Overland Avenue, Suite 410, San Diego, CA 92123.</ENT> <ENT> <E T="03">https://msc.fema.gov/portal/advanceSearch.</E> </ENT> <ENT>Jun. 16, 2025</ENT> <ENT>060284</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="03">Santa Clara</ENT> <ENT>City of Morgan Hill (24-09-0336P).</ENT> <ENT>The Honorable Mark Turner, Mayor, City of Morgan Hill, 17575 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037.</ENT> <ENT>City Clerk's Office, 17575 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037.</ENT> <ENT> <E T="03">https://msc.fema.gov/portal/advanceSearch.</E> </ENT> <ENT>Jun. 23, 2025</ENT> <ENT>060346</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="03">Ventura</ENT> <ENT>City of Simi Valley (25-09-0102X).</ENT> <ENT>The Honorable Dee Dee Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Simi Valley, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA 93063.</ENT> <ENT>City Hall, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA 93063.</ENT> <ENT> <E T="03">https://msc.fema.gov/portal/advanceSearch.</E> </ENT> <ENT>Jun. 13, 2025</ENT> <ENT>060421</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="03">Yolo</ENT> <ENT>City of Winters (25-09-0105X).</ENT> <ENT>Jeremy Craig, Manager, City of Winters, 318 1st Street, Winters, CA 95694.</ENT> <ENT>City Hall, 318 1st Street, Winters, CA 95694.</ENT> <ENT> < ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Preview showing 10k of 23k characters. 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