

The public is encouraged to send their pictures, emails, and other information to the agency at High Watermarks. The Texas Natural Resources Information System (TNRIS) is gathering data for a high water mark inventory for the state. FEMA Mapping – FEMA's Map Service Center, find FEMA Map products and information on the mapping process.Risk MAPS – Risk MAPS is a nationwide program developed by FEMA to work together with states and local communities in building an understanding of natural hazard risk area.Digital FIRMette – Use the National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) to see your flood zone and create a FIRMette for your property.For more information on how your specific property is affected by updated maps, contact Nick Kondejewski, Seabrook’s floodplain administrator at 28, or visit the following websites: You can get more information on flood map changes by checking out the FEMA document entitled Understanding the Changes to Your Community’s Flood Insurance Rate Map (PDF). Seabrook City Council adopted the new approved maps with the new Flood Damage Pretension ordinance at second reading November 18th, 2016 (Ordinance 2016-27). The preliminary maps for Harris County released in 2012 (DFIRM March 29, 2013) Have become effective January 6, 2017. Flood Map Information is available for viewing as a map layer on the City’s GIS map system, at the City Building Department located at 1700 First Street, or directly through the FEMA Flood Map Service Center Flood Maps Have Changed FIRM Maps were last updated (January 6, 2017), but we also maintain copies of all Historic Flood Maps for Seabrook. The location of a property relative to certain flood zones indicates what restrictions or regulations may apply to a new and / or substantially improved structure.įlood Insurance Rate Maps are used by the City for compliance purposes and insurance agents for Determining Flood Insurance Rates.

Flood Insurance Rate Maps are primarily used to help determine flood insurance rates under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), but they also used by the City of Seabrook to regulate development within those mapped Special Flood Hazard areas. If FEMA grants the map amendment or revision request, the property owner may no longer be required to pay flood insurance.Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are issued by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) to identify different levels of flood risks.

This is a formal determination by FEMA of a property's location and/or elevation relative to the Special Flood Hazard Area. If you think the flood map boundaries are incorrect, you can apply for a Letter of Map Change. Base flood elevations derived from detailed analyses are shown at selected intervals within these zones These areas have a 26% chance of flooding over the life of a 30‐year mortgage. Zone VE - coastal areas with a 1% or greater chance of flooding and an additional hazard associated with storm waves.No base flood elevations are shown within these zones. FEMA has information to help you prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters specific to your location. Zone V - coastal areas with a 1% or greater chance of flooding and an additional hazard associated with storm waves.

