• • The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the lead federal authority and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)is the designated state agency on flooding and floodplain management in Virginia. FEMA, DCR and others develop and serve information on floodplains and flood Management.
• • FLOOD RISK
  The Department of Conservation is the designated lead agency for floodplain management in Virginia.

  • Learn more about Virginia’s Flood Plain Management Program
  • A draft Model Floodplain Ordinance (pdf) recommends higher standards for flood protection and up-to- date FEMA requirements.

  Virginia Flood Risk Information System (VFRIS) is a collaboration between Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science's Center for Coastal Resources Management. VFRIS helps communities, real estate agents, property buyers and property owners discern an area's flood risk. By pulling together information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Fish and Wildlife Service and ESRI GIS, VFRIS allows users to quickly locate and see if property is within the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).
  
  Knowing flood zone locations:

  • Helps property owners and buyers understand their flood insurance rate and consider flood-proofing options.
  • Helps insurance agents assess rates.
  • Offers builders insight on potential building restrictions and standards.
  • Allows communities to plan where growth should be focused.

  
  Flooding may occur in property outside an SFHA or moderate flood hazard area.
  
  Local governments have authority over development within flood zones in their jurisdiction. If your property is in an SFHA, contact local officials for information on construction requirements. Account for flood insurance costs before buying property in or near an SFHA.
  
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