What is a Special Flood Hazard Area, aND HOW DO I DETERMINE IF MY PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THIS AREA ON THE FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS?
FEMA classifies land as a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) if it is located in a 100-year flood zone on the current effective FIRM. The floodplain administrator for your community can determine which parcels are now included in the “100-year floodplain,” or “A-Zone,” on the new FIRMs effective October 16, 2009. This determination is done using computerized mapping software that integrates FEMA’s flood zone data with Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) data.
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