Notice2026-20911
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
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Published
October 14, 2026
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Homeland Security DepartmentFederal Emergency Management Agency
Abstract
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 14, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65249-65251]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-20911]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
[Docket ID FEMA-2026-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-2633]
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland
Security.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard
determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any
Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area
(SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the
Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the
supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities
listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek
general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and
where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and
FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the
community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in
effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
DATES: Comments are to be submitted on or before January 12, 2027.
ADDRESSES: The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report
for each community are available for inspection at both the online
location <a href="https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload">https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload</a> and the
respective Community Map Repository address listed in the tables below.
Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS report for each
community are accessible online through the FEMA Map Service Center at
<a href="https://msc.fema.gov">https://msc.fema.gov</a> for comparison.
You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA-B-2633, to
David N. Bascom, Director, Engineering and Modeling Division, Federal
Insurance Directorate, Resilience, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington,
DC 20472, or (email) <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#593d382f303d773b382a3a3634193f3c3438773d312a773e362f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ddb9bcabb4b9f3bfbcaebeb2b09dbbb8b0bcf3b9b5aef3bab2ab">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David N. Bascom, Director, Engineering
and Modeling Division, Federal Insurance Directorate, Resilience, FEMA,
400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, or (email)
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c8aca9bea1ace6aaa9bbaba7a588aeada5a9e6aca0bbe6afa7be"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="badedbccd3de94d8dbc9d9d5d7fadcdfd7db94ded2c994ddd5cc">[email protected]</span></a>; or visit the FEMA Mapping and Insurance
eXchange (FMIX) online at <a href="https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html">https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FEMA proposes to make flood hazard
determinations for each community listed below, in accordance with
section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C.
4104, and 44 CFR 67.4(a).
These proposed flood hazard determinations, together with the
floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum
that are required. They should not be construed to mean that the
community must change any existing ordinances that are more stringent
in their floodplain management requirements. The community may at any
time enact stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies
established by other Federal, State, or regional entities. These flood
hazard determinations are used to meet the floodplain management
requirements of the NFIP.
The communities affected by the flood hazard determinations are
provided in the tables below. Any request for reconsideration of the
revised flood hazard information shown on the Preliminary FIRM and FIS
report that satisfies the data requirements outlined in 44 CFR 67.6(b)
is considered an appeal. Comments unrelated to the
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flood hazard determinations also will be considered before the FIRM and
FIS report become effective.
Use of a Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) is available to
communities in support of the appeal resolution process. SRPs are
independent panels of experts in hydrology, hydraulics, and other
pertinent sciences established to review conflicting scientific and
technical data and provide recommendations for resolution. Use of the
SRP only may be exercised after FEMA and local communities have been
engaged in a collaborative consultation process for at least 60 days
without a mutually acceptable resolution of an appeal. Additional
information regarding the SRP process can be found online at <a href="https://www.floodsrp.org/pdfs/srp_overview.pdf">https://www.floodsrp.org/pdfs/srp_overview.pdf</a>.
The watersheds and/or communities affected are listed in the tables
below. The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, FIS report for each
community are available for inspection at both the online location
<a href="https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload">https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload</a> and the respective
Community Map Repository address listed in the tables. For communities
with multiple ongoing Preliminary studies, the studies can be
identified by the unique project number and Preliminary FIRM date
listed in the tables. Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS
report for each community are accessible online through the FEMA Map
Service Center at <a href="https://msc.fema.gov">https://msc.fema.gov</a> for comparison.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')
David M. Gudinas,
Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator, Federal Insurance Directorate,
Resilience Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland
Security.
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Community map repository
Community address
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Franklin County, Iowa and Incorporated Areas
Project: 24-07-0035S Preliminary Date: May 27, 2026
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City of Alexander...................... City Hall, 421 Harriman Street,
Alexander, IA 50420.
City of Coulter........................ City Hall, 108 Main Street,
Coulter, IA 50431.
City of Geneva......................... Franklin County Courthouse, 12
1st Avenue NW, Hampton, IA
50441.
City of Hampton........................ City Hall, 122 1st Avenue NW,
Hampton, IA 50441.
City of Hansell........................ City Hall, 1466 Timber Avenue,
Hansell, IA 50441.
City of Latimer........................ City Hall, 108 South Akir
Street, Latimer, IA 50452.
City of Popejoy........................ City Hall, 1006 Main Street,
Popejoy, IA 50227.
City of Sheffield...................... City Hall, 110 South 3rd
Street, Sheffield, IA 50475.
Unincorporated Areas of Franklin County Franklin County Courthouse, 12
1st Avenue NW, Hampton, IA
50441.
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Webster County, Iowa and Incorporated Areas
Project: 24-07-0038S Preliminary Date: June 3, 2026
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City of Badger......................... City Hall, 120 1st Street SE,
Badger, IA 50516.
City of Barnum......................... Mayor's Office, 402 Pierce
Street, Barnum, IA 50518.
City of Callender...................... City Hall, 415 Thomas Street,
Callender, IA 50523.
City of Dayton......................... City Hall, 202 1st Avenue SW,
Dayton, IA 50530.
City of Duncombe....................... City Hall, 421 Main Street,
Duncombe, IA 50532.
City of Fort Dodge..................... Municipal Building, 819 1st
Avenue S, Fort Dodge, IA
50501.
City of Gowrie......................... City Hall, 1206 Market Street,
Gowrie, IA 50543.
City of Harcourt....................... City Hall, 204 South Ash
Street, Harcourt, IA 50544.
City of Lehigh......................... City Hall, 241 Elm Street,
Lehigh, IA 50557.
City of Moorland....................... Moorland Community Center, 416
3rd Street W, Moorland, IA
50566.
City of Vincent........................ Municipal Building, 104 Arthur
Street, Vincent, IA 50594.
Unincorporated Areas of Webster County. Webster County Courthouse, 701
Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, IA
50501.
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Barton County, Missouri and Incorporated Areas
Project: 25-07-0042S Preliminary Date: June 5, 2026
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City of Golden City.................... City Hall, 701 Depot Avenue,
Golden City, MO 64748.
City of Lamar.......................... City Hall, 132 West 10th
Street, Lamar, MO 64759.
City of Lamar Heights.................. Barton County Courthouse, 1004
Gulf Street, Lamar, MO 64759.
City of Liberal........................ City Hall, 209 South Main
Street, Liberal, MO 64762.
City of Mindenmines.................... City Hall, 613 Main Street,
Mindenmines, MO 64769.
Unincorporated Areas of Barton County.. Barton County Courthouse, 1004
Gulf Street, Lamar, MO 64759.
Village of Milford..................... Barton County Courthouse, 1004
Gulf Street, Lamar, MO 64759.
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Bates County, Missouri and Incorporated Areas
Project: 24-07-0026S Preliminary Date: June 5, 2026
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City of Adrian......................... City Hall, 16 East 5th Street,
Adrian, MO 64720.
City of Amoret......................... Bates County Administration
Building, 103 West Dakota
Street, Butler, MO 64730.
City of Amsterdam...................... Bates County Administration
Building, 103 West Dakota
Street, Butler, MO 64730.
City of Butler......................... City Hall, 22 West Ohio Street,
Butler, MO 64730.
City of Rich Hill...................... City Hall, 120 North 7th
Street, Rich Hill, MO 64779.
City of Rockville...................... Bates County Administration
Building, 103 West Dakota
Street, Butler, MO 64730.
Unincorporated Areas of Bates County... Bates County Administration
Building, 103 West Dakota
Street, Butler, MO 64730.
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Village of Foster...................... Bates County Administration
Building, 103 West Dakota
Street, Butler, MO 64730.
Village of Merwin...................... Bates County Administration
Building, 103 West Dakota
Street, Butler, MO 64730.
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[FR Doc. 2026-20911 Filed 10-13-26; 8:45 am]
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