Local building and permitting requirements vary by community and are based on local ordinances. The most recent AFHI table is dated: Oct. The tables document dates and locations of all Effective, Preliminary and Work Map data available and is searchable by community and county name. The tables provide resources and links for ease of access. FEMA provides these AFHI tables to allow access to all available flood hazard information within the FEMA flood mapping program, allowing communities, state, and federal entities access to all available data. The Available Flood Hazard Information (AFHI) tables are produced quarterly and may be issued intermediately in response to a Federal Disaster Declaration. Click on one of the categories below to see related documents or use the search function.These documents include the sources and locations of the flood hazard information available for the State of Texas, sorted by county and community. The Document Center provides easy access to public documents. By doing so, Indian River County has achieved a “Class 6” certification, resulting in a 20% discount of flood insurance premiums in the unincorporated county. Under the CRS, the County undertakes flood protection measures beyond the minimum requirements of the NFIP. Indian River County participates in the Community Rating System (CRS) of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In Indian River County, Chapter 930, Stormwater Management and Flood Protection, of the land development regulations (LDRs) contains the County’s flood protection requirements. Another requirement is to ensure that buildings meet minimum “base flood elevations” (BFEs) as identified on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). One such requirement is to regulate construction design in “Special Flood Hazard Areas” (SFHAs) to address potential flood impacts. Under the NFIP, Indian River County is responsible for implementing certain requirements. Since 1978, Indian River County has been a participant in the NFIP.

In 1973, passage of the Flood Disaster Protection Act mandated that buildings located in flood hazard areas have flood insurance coverage as a condition of federal aid or loans from federally insured banks and as a condition of federal disaster assistance. In 1968, Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by adopting the National Flood Insurance Act. The County Planning Division also has copies of FIRMs for unincorporated Indian River County dating back to 1978, for archival flood zone reference. Elevation certificates for previously developed properties, dating back to 1997, are available from the County Building Division or County Environmental Planning Section. For self-service review of the most current FIRMs for unincorporated Indian River County, the maps can be accessed via the Flood Zone Map link on this webpage. You may call (772) 226-1237 for over-the-phone information or to arrange an appointment with the appropriate county staff, which will provide assistance in determining if a particular property is in a flood zone. The Indian River County Planning Division offers map location services to all members of the public, to locate areas that may be susceptible to flooding according to the National Flood Insurance Program, Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). If you have difficulty finding the information you need on the link, follow the steps below or, please contact Kari Cundiff, Floodplain Coordinator, at 77.įlood Zone Map / Elevation Certificate Search Assistance The electronic maps, in the link below, will lead you to the current information.

Please use the following link to determine new FEMA FIRM map information. As of January 26, 2023, Indian River County is required to review permits based upon the new FEMA FIRM map data.

On Janu“NEW” Indian River County FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps became effective. Important Notice Regarding New FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps Flooding sources include the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian River Lagoon and its associated tributaries. In Indian River County, flooding is caused by heavy rainfall that occurs in short periods of time, and from tidal surges and heavy rains that accompany coastal storms, tropical storms and hurricanes.

every year, causing more than $2 billion in property damage each year nationwide. Devastating floods occur throughout the U.S.

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