The purpose of this page is to define a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), a commonly used term in floodplain management. To explore other common floodplain management terms access the NFIP Policy Index.
Definition/Description
The official map of a community on which FEMA has delineated both the special hazard areas and the risk premium zones applicable to the community.
NFIP Requirement
- 59.1 - Definition
- 59.22 (6) - Local Map Repository
- 59.22 (9) (v) - Community Boundary Updates
Other Applicable NFIP Regulations
- 64.3 - FIRM Use for Sale of Flood Insurance
- 65 - Revisions to FIRM
Guidance
- IS-9 Managing Floodplain Development Through The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) (pages 3-35 to 3-37)
Related Keywords
- Base Flood Elevation (BFE)
- Flood or Flooding
- Flood Insurance Study (FIS)
- Flood Map
- Flood Profile
- Floodway
- Revision to NFIP Maps
- Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)
Special Topic Resources
Coastal Study
- Managing Floodplain Development (IS-9) 3-23 to 3-36
Countywide Format
Digital FIRM
Floodway Analysis
Q3
Riverine Study
Using NFIP Maps
- How to Read a FiRM Online Tutorial
Last Updated:
04/27/2016 - 15:09