Floodplain Management
National Flood Insurance Program:
In 1971, City of Key West became a part of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), overseen by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Established by Congress and managed by FEMA, the NFIP aims to mitigate flood losses by facilitating flood insurance and regulating floodplain development to minimize damages. The City's involvement in the NFIP is optional and dependent on complying with the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and implementing a floodplain management ordinance that meets or surpasses the NFIP's minimum standards.
Flood Information:
The Building Department has collaborated with Forerunner Industries to offer property owners an interactive flood map that combines officially adopted and preliminary flood maps. This map includes property value assessments, relevant floodplain documents like elevation certificates, and comprehensive substantial improvement and damage tracking. To access this valuable resource, please click on the image provided.
Stay Informed:
- Know Your Flood Hazard: The City of Key West is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. As a result, the City is subject to coastal and shallow flooding and storm surge. View the adopted Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) to view your property's flood hazard.
- Be Prepared: Know your evacuation zone
- Build Responsibly: use only licensed contractors
- Protect Your Property: Learn about mitigation options and programs
- Keep Informed: Download a mobile flood app on your phone or sign up for emergency notifications
- Insure Your Property: Find a flood insurance provider
- Tides and Currents: Access local tide and current data via NOAA
- Visit the FloodSmart website
- Explore FEMA's resources