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FEMA releases preliminary flood maps for Santa Rosa Creek watershed; city posts online viewer and alerts owners
Summary
City staff told the council FEMA released preliminary maps identifying high‑risk flood zones in the Santa Rosa Creek watershed and launched an address‑searchable map. About 2,500 property owners could be affected; a 90‑day public appeal period is expected this winter and the city will host a virtual FEMA meeting in September.
City staff reported that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has released preliminary flood insurance rate maps for the Santa Rosa Creek watershed and the city has published an online tool so property owners can check their parcel’s draft designation.
The city manager advised council that the map identifies areas that may be subject to heightened flood risk and that approximately 2,500 property owners could see changes affecting insurance and building requirements. To help residents, the city launched an address‑searchable map at srcity.org/femafloodmapping.
Staff said a 90‑day public appeal and comment period is expected during winter 2025–26. The city will notify property owners and plans to circulate details about a virtual community meeting that FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program will host in September; staff said the city will share the precise meeting date and log‑in information when available.
City staff urged residents to review their property status early and noted the appeal window is the formal period to submit technical objections or elevation data. No regulatory changes were made by the council at the meeting; this report was informational.
Staff asked councilmembers to share the online tool with constituents and said the city will continue to provide technical assistance and links to FEMA resources as the appeal period opens.
