Understand the Draft FEMA Floodplain Maps for Your Home or Neigh

12.1 yrs
~ 4 mos, 15 days ago

Understand the Draft FEMA Floodplain Maps for Your Home or Neighborhood

Join the Harris County Flood Control District for a series of virtual information sessions about the recently released draft floodplain maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

If you've wondered what the updated draft maps show for your home or neighborhood, these sessions will help you understand where to look and what it means.

During the sessions, we'll cover:
-What floodplain maps are and why they're being updated
-What's changing in the new draft FEMA maps
-How to use the online Navigator tool to find your property
www.maapnext.org/Int eractive-Map
-What happens next and how you can stay involved

It's important to note that, at this time, these maps are draft and have no regulatory or insurance impacts.

Scheduled Meetings

June 8, 2026
12:00 PM
Click to Register: t.e2ma.net/click/jfy sih/vsghg96d/7hk6pu

June 23, 2026
4:30 PM
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July 1, 2026
12:00 PM
Click to Register: t.e2ma.net/click/jfy sih/vsghg96d/32l6pu

These sessions are designed for the general public, and no prior knowledge is needed. Whether you're a homeowner, renter, or simply interested in flood risk in your community, we encourage you to attend a session and learn more.
If you are unable to join, materials and resources will be made available after the meeting.
Thank you for staying informed and engaged! Learn more about this program at www.hcfcd.org/MAAPnext.
Harris County Flood Control District
9900 Northwest Freeway, Houston, Texas 77092
hcfcd.org

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6.5 yrs
~ 4 mos, 15 days ago

ExCTGuyInTX :
They should provide maps people can understand without needing a training session. It's ridiculous.

gabbygirl, peppermintstick and justanirishgirl + 2 more reacted

14.2 yrs
~ 4 mos, 15 days ago

And the fact that you can't enlarge it to see doesn't help either

gabbygirl, peppermintstick and justanirishgirl + 1 more reacted

12.1 yrs
~ 4 mos, 15 days ago

luannski :

MissAmericanPie :
Don't complain to me. Go to one of the sessions and complain to the people who can actually do something about it.

6.5 yrs
~ 4 mos, 15 days ago

luannski :
Yep, the device you're on is a factor too on viewing ability.
Typical government stupidity.
On top of that, it's got no bearing on insurance .

crescentcitygal and gabbygirl reacted

6.5 yrs
~ 4 mos, 15 days ago

#msg5935589luannski : MissAmericanPie : Don't complain to me. Go to one of the sessions and complain to the people who can actually do something about it.

ExCTGuyInTX : You're promoting it so you should know.

TEXASGIRLMAMMA reacted

12.1 yrs
~ 4 mos, 15 days ago

#msg5935628ExCTGuyInTX : You're promoting it so you should know.

MissAmericanPie : I am NOT promoting it. I am passing along information that I received from HCFCD.

TEXASGIRLMAMMA reacted

6.5 yrs
~ 4 mos, 15 days ago

ExCTGuyInTX :

#msg5935629MissAmericanPie : I am NOT promoting it. I am passing along information that I received from HCFCD.

ExCTGuyInTX : And I gave you my opinion bc you are the OP. That's what we DO here lol

peppermintstick reacted

1.4 yrs
~ 4 mos, 15 days ago

*Edited

I've been dealing with this map for work for a bit now and can zoom in and out on both mobile and desktop just fine. It's easy to understand. There's only a few colors for floodway, 100-year, and 500-year floodplain. I assume the information sessions are for people who haven't used a GIS based map or don't understand floodplains and what they mean.

The draft maps will be subject to public comment after they become preliminary. After they go through the preliminary review process and comment period, they will become pending. During the pending phase, comments are addressed and FEMA makes any final changes. FEMA will issue a Letter of Final Determination and six months later, the maps become final and legally binding for insurance purposes.

MSaklou reacted

13.1 yrs
~ 4 mos, 15 days ago

#msg5935569ExCTGuyInTX : They should provide maps people can understand without needing a training session. It's ridiculous.

MissAmericanPie : I was able to look at the map without a training session and I think I understand my home is not in the flood plane at all.

gabbygirl, MSaklou and PatrickStar reacted

6.5 yrs
~ 4 mos, 15 days ago

TEXASGIRLMAMMA :
I did too but I'm on an iPad and it's just a mess lol. Plus I already know I'm not in one either. I was just curious.

TEXASGIRLMAMMA reacted

6.5 yrs
~ 4 mos, 15 days ago

For those interested, this works much better.

www.maapnext.org/Int eractive-Map?address =4603%20Amber%20Alco ve%20Ct,%20King

gabbygirl and TEXASGIRLMAMMA reacted

13.1 yrs
~ 4 mos, 15 days ago

#msg5935661TEXASGIRLMAMMA : I did too but I'm on an iPad and it's just a mess lol. Plus I already know I'm not in one either. I was just curious.

MissAmericanPie : I understand. I'm on my laptop. I was curious too. You never know what they may do. I wouldn't put it past them to just put all of Kingwood into the 100 year flood plane even if flooding is not a problem for the area.

12.1 yrs
~ 4 mos, 15 days ago

#msg5935645ExCTGuyInTX : ExCTGuyInTX : And I gave you my opinion bc you are the OP. That's what we DO here lol

MissAmericanPie :
I provided a stern rebuttal because that's what I DO here. ROTFL.

13.1 yrs
~ 4 mos, 15 days ago

#msg5935686For those interested, this works much better. www.maapnext.org/Int eractive-Map?address =4603%20Amber%20Alco ve%20Ct,%20King

MissAmericanPie : I love this!!!

MissAmericanPie reacted

13.1 yrs
~ 4 mos, 15 days ago

#msg5935686For those interested, this works much better. www.maapnext.org/Int eractive-Map?address =4603%20Amber%20Alco ve%20Ct,%20King

MissAmericanPie : I clicked on the "Mapping Change Comparison - Slide to Compare". It's so cool!

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