Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Seneca County, New York
Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Seneca County, New York
Seneca County, N
Y
– FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Seneca County, New York
Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period
The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials
Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community partners can identify any corrections or questions about the information provided and submit appeals or comments
The 90-day appeal period will begin July 23, 2025
Residents, business owners and other community partners are encouraged to review the updated maps to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements
They may submit an appeal if they perceive that 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 the resolution of all comments and appeals
Once they are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps
Submit appeals and comments by contacting your local floodplain administrator
The preliminary maps may be viewed online at the FEMA Flood Map Changes Viewer: http://msc
fema
gov/fmcv
For more information about the flood maps:Use a live chat service about flood maps at http://go
usa
gov/r6C (just click on the “Live Chat” icon)
Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone; toll free, at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema
dhs
gov
Most homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flooding
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 and visiting https://www
floodsmart
gov
Seneca County, NY Flood Mapping MilestonesJuly 23, 2024 — Flood Risk Review Meeting to review draft flood hazard data
December 5, 2024 — Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map released
January 6, 2025 — Community Coordination and Outreach Meeting to review Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map and discuss updates to local floodplain management ordinance and flood insurance
February 12, 2025, and June 4, 2025 — Open House Meetings with public to review Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map
July 23, 2025 — Appeal Period starts
Winter 2026* — New Flood Insurance Rate Map becomes effective and flood insurance requirements take effect
(*Timeline subject to change pending completion of the appeal review process
)If you have any questions, please contact FEMA Region 2 Office of External Affairs at (212) 680-3699 or at FEMA-R2-ExternalAffairs@fema
dhs
gov
kate
macedo
Thu, 07/17/2025 – 18:38