Tag: Flood maps

This article explains how to understand and navigate flood maps to assess your flood risk. It details how to find your location on the FEMA flood map system (FIRMs/FIRMettes), how to interpret the different zones (high, moderate, minimal hazard) and base flood elevation (BFE). The article clarifies that even properties outside designated flood zones aren’t entirely safe, and a significant portion of flood claims come from these areas. It also outlines steps you can take to mitigate flood risk beyond insurance