Flood Map Service Center
The Flood Map Service Center (FMSC) is an official online service tasked with providing information about flood-prone areas in the USA. Its objective is to furnish details regarding flood risks, preparation strategies, and area identification. The Flood Map Service Center collaborates closely with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to furnish citizens with information concerning flood risks. The primary services offered by the Flood Map Service Center include the following:
Flood Maps
The service center disseminates map locations delineating flood-prone areas to aid in location identification. These maps are tailored according to area addresses and other relevant factors, enabling citizens to pinpoint areas at the highest risk of flooding.National Flood Hazard Layer
This program provides a geospatial database detailing current flood hazards. Such data assists insurance agencies in understanding flood risk levels and types of flooding.Change Your Flood Zone Designation
The Flood Map Center facilitates map amendment or revision requests to alter flood-prone area designations. Such changes render property owners eligible for exemptions from property taxes.Risk Mapping
The Flood Service Center collaborates with federal, state, tribal, and local partners to conduct Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning initiatives aimed at mitigating the impacts of flooding.Flood Insurance
The service center identifies areas eligible for flood insurance, aiming to mitigate the socio-economic impact of floods.Guidance and Reports
The center offers standards and guidance for flood risk analysis and mapping activities. These reports aid administrations in Floodplain management.
How to Find Flood Zone Locations?
The Flood Map Service can be utilized by users to identify areas prone to high flood risk. Detailed information regarding flood hazard and risk data is available through these maps. To locate flood zone locations, follow the steps outlined below:
- Access the flood maps by visiting "www.msc.fema.gov."
- Input the address, a specific place, or longitude/latitude coordinates into the search box.
- The search results will display areas identified as having a high risk of flooding.
- Various maps illustrating different types of flood-prone areas are provided by the flood service center.
List of Regional Locations of Flood Map Service Center
Contact for Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island & VermontHelpline Number:
877-336-2734 fema-r1-info@fema.dhs.govNews Desk
617-956-7547 FEMA Integration Team (FIT); Tribal Liaison
202.709.0782 map to flood center office Connecticut For New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands
FEMA-R2-ExternalAffairs@fema.dhs.govHurricane Maria News Desk
866-366-8807 News Desk
347-416-3792 Map to Office
Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, District of Columbia & West Virginia
General Contact
215-931-5500 Exercise Officer
202-329-7573 Delaware flood office Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina & Tennessee
General Helpline
770-220-5200Exercise Officer
202-802-2688 Find map directions for Alabama & Florida Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio & Wisconsin
312-408-5500 Congressional/Intergovernmental
312-408-4427 Exercise Officer
312-408-4448 Illinois Map Location Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas
940-898-5399 News Desk
940-898-5454
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