Proposed Saguache County Flood Map Reflects Changes to Local Flood Risk, Insurance Rates
Saguache County’s flood insurance rate map update is nearing completion. The new maps will provide Saguache County and the Town of Saguache with more accurate flood risk information that can help local officials and residents make informed decisions about reducing flood risks and purchasing flood insurance.
Date: April 29, 2025 - July 28, 2025
Important Date
Event Details
Saguache County’s flood insurance rate map update is nearing completion. The new maps will provide Saguache County and the Town of Saguache with more accurate flood risk information that can help local officials and residents make informed decisions about reducing flood risks and purchasing flood insurance.
The mapping project is a joint effort by Saguache County and the Town of Saguache. It is part of a nationwide effort led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to increase local knowledge of flood risks and support actions to address and reduce those risks. Starting April 29, 2025, homeowners and businesses will have 90-days to appeal information on the map that they can prove are scientifically and/or technically incorrect. Learn more about Saguache County’s Flood Insurance Rate Map by going to fema.gov and looking for the Map Service Center or contact your local floodplain administrator for more information.
Event Contact
Should any questions arise, you are welcome to reach out to the CWCB’s Flood Mapping Program staff. marta.blancocastano@state.co.us or 303-866-3441 x3225. Saguache County’s floodplain administrator is Amber Wilson, reachable at landuse@saguachecounty-co.gov or 719-655-2321.