| Dataset Type | GIS/Spatial Data |
|---|---|
| Name of Data Source | FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps |
| Number of Water Resources Sampled | Not Available |
| Datasource Abbreviation (dataset) | FEMA_FIRMS |
| Description of Datasource | These data are designed to provide a guidance and a general proximity of the locations of Special Flood Hazard Areas(SFHA) and zones of possible risks associated with flood inundation. |
| Method of Transferring Data to the Atlas | Manual transfer via HTTP |
| How Often Data is Transferred to the Atlas | Varies |
| Date of Most Recent Data Transfer | 7/1/2005 |
| Disclaimer/Use Constraints | The digital Q3 Flood Data product was not designed to make strict in/out flood risk determinations. The data are designed to provide guidance and a general proximity of the location of applications such as detailed site design and development plans or flood risk determinations. The digital Q3 Flood Data cannot be used to determine absolute delineations of flood boundaries, but instead should be seen as portraying zones of uncertainty and possible risks associated with flood inundation. Users must apply considerable care and judgment in applying this product. Users should refer to the "Users Guide" and "Specifications" for further information. |
| Agency Name |
Federal Emergency Management Agency Map Assistance Center |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | Not Available |
| Contact Phone | 1-877-FEMA MAP |
| Contact E-mail | FEMAMapSpecialist@mapmodteam.com |
| Contact URL | https://www.fema.gov/webform/flood-mapping |
