Hear testimonials from stakeholders regarding the importance of the Risk MAP program in their communities.
The FEMA Flood Map Service Center (MSC) is the official source for FEMA’s flood risk mapping products.
Risk MAP projects have been funded across the Nation. Learn about projects in your area by visiting Risk MAP Progress.
Communities are using Risk MAP information and tools to reduce flood risk. See the success stories.
This page discusses the Risk MAP program and what the program can mean to communities. This page is intended for a variety of audiences, including state and community officials; homeowners, renters and business owners; real estate, lending, insurance professionals; engineers, surveyors and architects.
What is Risk MAP?
Not only is flooding one of the most common and costly disasters, flood risk can also change over time because of new building and development, weather patterns and other factors. FEMA is working with federal, state, tribal and local partners across the nation to identify flood risk and help reduce that risk through the Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) program.
Risk MAP provides high quality flood maps and information, tools to better assess the risk from flooding and planning and outreach support to communities to help them take action to reduce (or mitigate) flood risk. Each Risk MAP flood risk project is tailored to the needs of each community and may involve different products and services. Learn more about the goals and long term vision of Risk MAP, how the program works and what it means for you in the sections below.
What Does Risk MAP Mean For You?
Everyone has a role to play when it comes to Risk MAP. While FEMA is responsible for the overall administration of the program, Risk MAP is a joint effort involving many other partners. Visit one of the following pages to learn what Risk MAP means for you.
- State and Community Officials
- Homeowners, Renters and Business Owners
- Real Estate, Lending and Insurance Professionals
- Engineers, Surveyors and Architects
Risk MAP Projects
What happens during a Risk MAP flood risk project? The Risk MAP Project Lifecycle page explains the different steps that can be involved for flood risk products.
There are many different flood risk projects underway in communities across the country. You can see if any currently funded projects are in progress in your community through Risk MAP Progress or by contacting your local floodplain administrator (often an official in the zoning or planning department).
FEMA also produces a monthly Notice to Congress update of flood mapping project milestones and estimated schedules as required by recent legislative changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Previous monthly Notices to Congress on flood mapping are also available in the FEMA Library.
More Resources
Get more information about the Risk MAP program using the web pages and documents below:
- What is Risk MAP? Factsheet
- The Risk MAP Project Lifecycle
- Risk MAP Success Stories
- FEMA Flood Hazard Mapping
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center (The official source for FEMA flood maps)
- Flood Map Infographic
- FloodSmart.gov (The official website of the NFIP)
- Risk MAP and the NFIP fact sheet
- Risk MAP Multi-Year Plan (2010-2014)
- FEMA’s Risk MAP: National Digital Elevation Acquisition and Utilization Plan for Floodplain Mapping
- Risk Map Program: Reports to Congress
For additional information or assistance, contact a Map Specialist in the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) through the following methods:
- Call (1-877) FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627) Monday through Friday, 8:00 am through 6:30 pm (EST)
- Email a Map Specialist
- Chat with a Map Specialist Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (EST)
Related Links
Take Action!
To understand your flood risk and view your flood maps, visit the Flood Map Service Center (MSC).
To learn more about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and how to get flood insurance, visit www.Floodsmart.gov.
Make a plan, be ready for disaster, visit www.Ready.gov.