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Flood risk reduction for property owners and buyers
How can I identify my flood risk? Check instructions here to use PZB Maps
Everyone lives in an area with some flood risk—do you live in a high-risk, low-risk, or moderate-risk flood area. What flood zone am I in?
National Flood Insurance Program
Floodplain Management Requirements for Agricultural Structures and Accessory Structure
Still have questions? Email us: FloodZone@pbcgov.org or call the Flood Zone Hotline: 561-233-5374
In 2020, Palm Beach County conducted a comprehensive review and evaluation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) updated preliminary coastal flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) as well as the underlying data and assumptions utilized to develop the preliminary FIRMs. The County reviewed and evaluated the data and methods used by FEMA and its contractor(s) for the preparation of the coastal FIRMs within eastern Palm Beach County, identified technical issues and concerns with flood modeling and mapping methodologies, and provided recommendations regarding future coordination with FEMA.
Based on coordination with FEMA to date, it does not appear likely that the technical issues and concerns identified during the County’s review and evaluation of the preliminary FIRMs (see above) will be resolved unless additional information is submitted to FEMA as part of a formal appeal. In 2021, Palm Beach County initiated the development of technical information for use during future FEMA coordination and to support the submittal of a formal appeal, if directed by the Board of County Commissioners, of proposed changes to flood hazard information within FEMA’s preliminary FIRMs and Flood Insurance Study for eastern Palm Beach County, published in December 2019.
Palm Beach County FEMA FIRM Appeal Modeling Results – July 9, 2021
Palm Beach County (PBC) received a FEMA resolution letter (dated January 3, 2023) denying PBC request for modeling changes to resolve the anomalous water levels identified by PBC in the July 2021 appeal. On February 1, 2023, PBC sent a letter reiterating PBC concerns on the FEMA FIRMs and requesting an Independent Scientific Panel Review. PBC has received acknowledgement of this request, but has not received a schedule for execution of the Independent Scientific Panel Review.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Information found on this website on flood zones, Elevation Certificates, and Letters of Map Amendments is provided strictly as a public service, and is subject to change. Prior to purchase of or construction on a property, flood information should always be confirmed with an official flood zone determination, through securing the services of a Florida Licensed Engineer, Architect, or Surveyor.
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