New FEMA Flood Zone Maps - Effective August 18!
New Flood Maps
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized the new flood maps which will be effective on August 18, 2014.
Currently, residents and businesses in Broward County are encouraged to view the new flood maps to better understand their potential flood risk and to help identify steps they may need to take to protect against property damage and loss.
Property owners should consider purchasing a flood insurance policy, even if it is not mandated for their location. All areas are susceptible to flooding, although to varying degrees.
Flood Zone Designations
The following flood zone designation determines whether or not flood insurance is mandated.
Zone A | Flood insurance rate zone determined by approximate methods, as no Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) are available for these areas. Mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements apply. |
Zone AE | Flood insurance rate zone that corresponds with flood depths greater than 3 feet. Mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements apply. |
Zone AH | Flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to areas of shallow flooding with average depths between 1 and 3 feet. Mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements apply. |
Zone VE | Flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to coastal areas that have additional hazards associated with storm waves. Mandatory flood insurance requirements apply. |
Zone X-Shaded 0.2 PCT Annual Chance Flood Hazard Zone X | Flood insurance rate zones that are outside the flood plain or the average flood depths of less than 1 foot. Flood insurance purchase is not mandatory. |
To search for your property flood zone information, click on the link below:
