Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Belknap County, New Hampshire
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Belknap County, New Hampshire
Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Belknap County, New Hampshire
Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements
The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials
Significant community review of the maps has already taken place
Before the maps become final, community stakeholders can raise questions or concerns about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment periods
The 90-day appeal and comment periods will begin on or around July 16, 2025
The affected communities in Belknap County, New Hampshire are listed in the Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations Notice in the Federal Register at the following website: https://www
federalregister
gov/documents/2025/06/12/2025-10700/proposed-flood-hazard-determinationsResidents may submit an appeal if they think modeling or data used to create the map is technically or scientifically incorrect
An appeal must include technical information, such as hydraulic or hydrologic data, to support the claim
Appeals cannot be based on the effects of proposed projects or projects started after the study is in progress
If property owners see incorrect information that does not change the flood hazard information — such as a missing or misspelled road name in the Special Flood Hazard Area or an incorrect corporate boundary — they can submit a written comment
The next step in the mapping process is to resolve all comments and appeals
Once these are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps
To review the preliminary maps or submit appeals and comments, contact your local floodplain administrator (FPA)
A FEMA Map Specialist can identify your community FPA
Specialists are available by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema
dhs
gov
The preliminary maps may also be viewed at the following websites:FEMA Map Service Center – http://msc
fema
gov/portalPreliminary Map Products Download Page – https://hazards
fema
gov/femaportal/prelimdownloadFlood Map Changes Viewer – http://msc
fema
gov/fmcvFor more information about the flood maps, please contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema
dhs
gov
There are cost-saving options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone
Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent or visiting https://www
floodsmart
gov
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Thu, 07/10/2025 – 16:34