New FEMA Flood Zone Maps

​Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released updated flood zone maps. Consequently, thousands of more Palm Beach County residents have been added to high or higher-risk flood zones (aka Special Flood High Hazard Areas).

The county's Planning, Zoning and Building Department (PZB) has created an informational page on their website, New FEMA Flood Maps for the public which includes a countywide property search tool for residents to determine their flood zones.

The pending maps become effective December 20, 2024 requiring Palm Beach County property owners' immediate attention!

Additionally, the website provides other important related information, including links to FEMA, the pending FEMA flood maps, municipalities affected, tips on how the county can help, and more.

Property owners required to have a new flood insurance policy are encouraged to obtain them as soon as possible. Anyone with an existing National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy is urged to maintain their current policy. For additional information, visitFEMA.gov.

Additionally, PZB has partnered with the Palm Beach County League of Cities and scheduled three public outreach open house events (listed below). The events will include representatives from the county, municipalities, FEMA, and the insurance industry. We urge the public to attend to obtain more information on this important topic.

WESTERN COMMUNITY FLOOD MAP EFFORTS AND EDUCATION OUTREACH EVENTS - COMING SOON

Regardless of your flood zone, the county continues to recommend that all property owners have flood insurance since flooding can occur anywhere. Windstorm insurance does not cover flood damage. Homeowners are encouraged to contact their insurance agent or call FEMA Insurance Exchange at 1-877-336-2627 to find an agent to protect your property.

The following QR code links the new informational page on PZB's website.

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