REVISED PRELIMINARY FLOOD MAPS FOR FORT BEND COUNTY ARE READY FOR
PUBLIC VIEW
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230425/revised-preliminary-flood-maps-fort-bend-county-are-ready-public-view]


 

DENTON, TEXAS – The revised preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in
the cities of Fulshear, Simonton, and Weston Lakes, and the
unincorporated areas of Fort Bend County, TX.  Officials encourage
property owners to review the latest information to learn about local
flood risks and potential future flood insurance
requirements.                                                                                                

For this physical map revision, the Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Fort
Bend County serve multiple purposes, including defining Special Flood
Hazard Areas (SFHAs) and setting rates for flood insurance.  SFHAs
are areas at high risk for flooding. Communities and residents can use
the information to make informed decisions about building, development
and flood insurance.

FEMA stresses that flooding can and does happen outside of the most
vulnerable areas.  “Along with our state and local partners we’ve
worked hard to bring this critical information to Fort Bend County. We
hope everyone will review the maps to understand their individual
flood risks,” said FEMA Region 6 Administrator, Tony Robinson.
“Flood water does not stop at a line on a map, so I encourage
everyone to purchase flood insurance because more than 25 percent of
flood damages occur outside of the Special Flood Hazard Area.”

Review the preliminary flood maps by visiting your local floodplain
administrator (FPA). A FEMA map specialist can help identify your
community FPA and is available by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP
(1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com. 

 

The preliminary maps may also be viewed online at the following
locations:

 	* The flood map change viewer at http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv
 	* The FEMA map service center at http://msc.fema.gov/portal

For more information about the flood maps:

 	* Use a live chat service about flood maps at http://go.usa.gov/r6C
[http://go.usa.gov/r6C] (click on the “Live Chat” icon)
 	* Contact a FEMA map specialist by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP
(1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com.

Most homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flood.  There are
cost saving options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk
flood zone. Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking
with your insurance agent, visiting https://www.floodsmart.gov
[https://www.floodsmart.gov/], or calling 1-800-427-4661.

 

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