FEMA floodplain mapping/Risk MAP projects underway in Oregon
March 20, 2017 update
Note: the schedule of many of these projects has been in flux due to budget issues, levee certification considerations, etc.
Dates listed are best projections and subject to change. Download "Project Update" for latest detailed information.
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Region |
Action |
Status February, 2017 |
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Benton Co. - Completed |
North Albany Physical Map Revision (5 FIRM panels) |
Maps and FIS became Effective December 8, 2016 |
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Clackamas Co. |
Sandy R. Watershed remapping (Lower Columbia-Sandy River) |
Sandy River Watershed Preliminary Maps released April 2016; Appeal begins May 2017; projected Effective July 2018 |
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Clatsop Co. |
Remapping (countywide) and Columbia River Estuary modeling |
Open coast Preliminary FIRMs released May 16, 2016; Columbia River Estuary to have additional analysis. |
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Coos Co. |
Remodeling of Zone A areas |
Preliminary Zone A area Preliminary FIRMs available November 30, 2016. Tentative Public meeting Feb 9, 2017 |
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Curry Co. |
Remapping (countywide) |
Preliminary maps released August 12, 2016; Public meeting March 1, 2017; projected Effective Summer 2018 |
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Douglas Co. |
New coastal fringe mapping |
Draft maps projected Summer 2016 |
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Harney Co. |
Countywide update (digital conversion) |
Some new mapping with LiDAR; project expanded from Silvies watershed to entire county; preliminary maps projected June 2017 |
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Jackson Co. |
Neil Creek Physical Map Revision |
Preliminary maps released June 30, 2015; Effective date April 5, 2017 |
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Jackson Co. |
Upper Rogue River Watershed |
Preliminary FIRMs released May 30 2016; projected to be Effective December 2017 |
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Klamath Co. |
Countywide update (digital conversion) |
Preliminary maps released; public meeting September 2, 2015. Appeal period delayed to allow for additional data to be submitted and reviewed; possible revised Preliminary update Fall 2016? |
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Lane Co |
New coastal fringe mapping |
Draft maps released August 2016 |
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Lane Co |
Partial Co. Physical Map Revision - CF-MF Willamette; McKenzie R |
Internal review, preliminary DFIRM/FIS TBD |
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Lincoln Co. |
Remapping (countywide) |
Preliminary FIRMs released August 5, 2016; several panels to be revised, re-released late 2016 |
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Malheur Co. |
Risk MAP project |
“Discovery” late August, 2015; project to be scoped |
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Marion Co. |
City of Turner FIRM remapping |
Preliminary FIRMs released February 2017 |
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Multnomah Co. |
Sandy River Watershed remapping |
See above - Clackamas Co. |
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Multnomah Co. |
Gresham area Physical Map Revision |
Project schedule combined with Sandy River Risk MAP project (see above - Clackamas Co.) |
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Tillamook Co. |
New county mapping |
Preliminary maps released December 9, 2016 for non-levee portion of County |
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Wasco/Hood R./Sherman Co.s |
Mid-Columbia-Hood watershed- some additional communities |
New Risk MAP project; “Discovery” July 21, 2015; projects to be scoped |
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Washington Co. - Completed |
Countywide update (digital conversion) |
Effective date of the FIRMs November 4, 2016 |
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Washington Co. |
Tualatin River Watershed |
Risk MAP “Discovery” 2012; new mapping underway in selected areas, Preliminary DFIRM released Dec. 29, 2016 |
Update February, 2017
RISK MAP PROJECTS
in progress
Coastal Projects
New Mapping for Clatsop, Tillamook, Lincoln, and Curry Counties; coastal Lane County and Douglas County
The objective of this Risk MAP Project is to develop a Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for the coastal portions of the state, as part of a national directive (re-delineation of riverine reaches of Clatsop, Tillamook, Lincoln, and Curry Counties will be included).DOGAMI is performing hydraulic analyses for approximately 288 miles, and modeling will include the 100 and 500 year events based on peak discharges. DOGAMI shall also perform new coastal flood hazard analyses for selected populated reaches of the coastlines, including wave/water level analysis overland propagation of wave heights analyses, and wave run-up. Discovery meetings with communities will identify specific issues and needs. Project time frame is 2011-2017.
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Clatsop County (Open Coast** only)
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Activities |
Actual or Projected Date |
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Discovery Meeting |
Fall 2012 |
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Preliminary DFIRM and FIS Release |
Summer 2014 |
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Prelim. FIRMs/CCO meeting date |
June 15 2016 |
| Appeal Period start |
May 2017* |
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Issue Letter of Final Determination |
December 2017* |
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DFIRM and FIS become Effective |
May 2018* |
*Projected
Comments:
Early in 2015 the production of the preliminary maps were placed on-hold for the following reasons:
- ongoing coordination and collaboration to resolve concerns with the draft coastal analysis in the Columbia Estuary,
- ongoing assessments of non-accredited levees, and
- insufficient funding to address minor issues with the Zone A modeling and to break up the study into two parts separating the Columbia River Estuary area from the rest of the county.
**FEMA has released preliminary maps for the open coast only. Study continuing on the Columbia Estuary and some inland waterways - these preliminary maps will be released sometime in 2017.
Project Update Open Coast - November 9, 2016
Project Update Columbia Estuary - September 19, 2016
Publications:
Discovery Report (Risk MAP) October 10, 2012;
Risk Report (Risk MAP) June 30, 2014
For PRELIMINARY Maps and Flood Insurance Study - FEMA Flood Map Service Center (search all products)
FEMA Flood Study Open House Presentation August 15, 2016
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Coos County
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Activities |
Actual or Projected Date |
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Discovery Meeting |
May 12 2016 |
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Flood Study Review Meeting and Draft FIRMs |
May 12 2016 |
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Prelim. FIRMs |
November 30, 2016 |
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Public Meeting |
Feb. 9, 2017, details to come |
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DFIRM and FIS become Effective |
Spring 2018* |
*Projected
The County was updated in 2009 as part of the Map Modernization initiative, but was selected as a Risk MAP "all hazards" demonstration project with DOGAMI (Oregon Dept. of Geology and Mineral Industries) as the contractor. project includes high-resolution coastal topographic data development using lidar (light detection and ranging), flood insurance rate maps (FIRM) re-delineation, hydraulic coastal flood analysis, and integration of multiple natural hazard data layers. Flood Insurance Rate Maps became effective March 17, 2014.
The County was revisited with a new Discovery effort (May 12, 2016) to complete the All-Hazards analysis, and Preliminary FIRMs for the Approximate Zone A areas of the County were released November 30, 2016. See Coos Co Zone A Mapping Overview Map
Project Update, November 28, 2016
Publications:
Discovery Report (Risk MAP) September 6, 2016;
Flood Risk Report (Risk MAP- Feb. 28, 2011 (limited in scope)
Flood Risk Review Meeting May 12, 2016
For PRELIMINARY Maps and Flood Insurance Study - FEMA Flood Map Service Center (search all products)
Coos County SFHA Change Interactive Viewer showing change in Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) between Effective and Preliminary
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Curry County
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Activities |
Actual or Projected Date |
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Discovery Meeting |
September 2012 |
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Flood Study Review Meeting and Draft FIRMs |
August 2016 |
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Preliminary FIRMs |
August 12, 2016 |
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Public meeting |
March 1, 2017 |
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DFIRM and FIS become Effective |
Summer 2018* |
*Projected
Project Update, February 7, 2017
Publications:
Discovery Report, Draft (Risk MAP) March 20, 2013;
Flood Risk Report (Risk MAP) Pending
For PRELIMINARY Maps and Flood Insurance Study - FEMA Flood Map Service Center (search all products)
Curry County SFHA Change Interactive Viewer showing change in Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) between Effective and Preliminary
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Douglas County (Coastal only)
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Activities |
Actual or Projected Date |
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Discovery Meeting |
August 2014 |
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Flood Study Review Meeting and Draft FIRMs |
Summer 2016 |
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Prelim. FIRMs/CCO/Public meeting |
TBD |
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Resilience Meeting |
TBD |
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DFIRM and FIS become Effective |
Spring 2018* |
*Projected
Comments:
1) Area focus the coastal fringe and about 20 miles inland
2) Reedsport levee certification in process
Publications:
Discovery Report Draft (Risk MAP) August 13, 2014;
Risk Report (Risk MAP) - not available yet
FEMA Draft Map Flood Study Presentation, August 16, 2016
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Lane County (Coastal only)
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Activities |
Actual or Projected Date |
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Discovery Meeting |
June 2013 |
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Flood Study Review Meeting and Draft FIRMs |
Summer2016 |
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Prelim. FIRMs/CCO/Public meeting/90-day Appeal Period Start Date |
TBD |
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Resilience Meeting |
TBD |
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DFIRM and FIS become Effective |
TBD |
*Projected
Comments:
1) Area focus the coastal fringe and about 20 miles inland (Mapleton area)
2) Coastal analysis completed; mapping started
Publications:
Discovery Report (Risk MAP) July 31, 2013
Flood Risk Review Meeting, August 16, 2016
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Lincoln County
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Activities |
Actual or Projected Date |
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Discovery Meeting |
2012 |
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Flood Study Review Meeting and Draft FIRMs |
Summer 2014 |
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Risk MAP Risk Report |
May 2016* |
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Preliminary FIRMs |
August 5, 2016 |
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Letter of Final Determination |
Spring 2017* |
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DFIRM and FIS become Effective |
Winter 2017* |
*Projected
Comments:
Some Preliminary FIRMs found to have errors - to be revised and re-delivered November 2016 timeframe.
Project Update, December 2, 2016
Publications:
Discovery Report (Risk MAP) November 20, 2012;
Risk Report (Risk MAP) June 30, 2014;
For PRELIMINARY Maps and Flood Insurance Study - FEMA Flood Map Service Center (search all products)
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Tillamook County
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Activities |
Actual or Projected Date |
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Map Mod meeting: Open House |
May 12, 2010 |
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Discovery Meeting |
July 20, 2011 |
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Flood Study Review Meeting and Draft FIRMs |
April 2, 2014 |
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Preliminary FIRMs |
December 9, 2016 |
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Letter of Final Determination |
December 2017* |
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Maps and FIS become Effective |
May 2018* |
*Projected
Comments:
1. Project complicated: started as a Map Mod project; then incorporated a federal mandate to remap the coastlines; transitioned to a Risk MAP project; then considered the effects of an Appeal; now adjusting to a new national levee policy; and incorporates re-delineated riverine mapping based on LiDAR.
Project Update, February 6, 2017
Publications:
Discovery Report (Risk MAP) October 23, 2012
Risk Report (Risk MAP) June 30, 2014
For PRELIMINARY Maps and Flood Insurance Study - FEMA Flood Map Service Center (search all products)
Inland Risk MAP Projects
Lower Columbia/Sandy River Watershed
This study is focused on the Sandy River Watershed in the area of Brightwood to the Zigzag as well as the lower Sandy River continuing into Clark County. The Upper Sandy River is strongly migrating and unpredictable and the location of recent destructive flooding. Work includes redeliniation based on lidar topography as well as new studies in selected areas.
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Activities |
Actual or Projected Date |
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Risk MAP Discovery |
March 28, 2012 |
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Flood Study Review Meeting/Draft Maps |
July, 2013 |
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Preliminary DFIRM and FIS Release |
April 2016 |
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Consultation Coordination Officers (CCO) Meeting |
May 5, 2016 |
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Risk MAP Resilience Workshop |
Summer 2017* |
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Maps and FIS become Effective |
July 2018* |
*Projected
Update - Mandatory 90-Day Appeal Period to begin in April 2017
Project Update, February 14, 2017
Publications:
Discovery Report (no date);
Risk Report not available yet
For PRELIMINARY Maps and Flood Insurance Study - FEMA Flood Map Service Center (search all products)
FEMA Flood Study Community Coordination (CCO) Presentation May 5, 2016
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Harney County
This project was originally focused on the Silvies River Watershed only, but all of Harney County was added due to the complexity of the drainage area and concern over large areas of approximate mapping. Re-delineation of detailed flood zones (Zone AE) using lidar is in progress, and new lidar is being added. For the revision of approximate flood zones (Zone A) DOGAMI is developing updated hydrologic data.
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Activities |
Actual or Projected Date |
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Risk MAP Scoping Meeting |
June 15, 2011 |
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Flood Study Kick-Off Meeting |
March 20, 2012 |
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Flood Risk Review Meeting/Draft Maps (First) |
May 17, 2013 |
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Flood Risk Review Meeting/Draft Maps (Second) |
September 2016* |
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Preliminary DFIRM/FIS Release |
March 2017* |
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Consultation Coordination Officers (CCO) Meeting |
June 2017* |
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Public Meeting/Workshop |
August 2017* |
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Maps and FIS become Effective |
Fall 2018* |
*Projected Project update March 8 2017
Project Update, March 8, 2017
Discovery Report and Risk Report not available yet
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Jackson County - Neil Creek (SE of Ashland)
This project involves abut 7 miles of Neil Creek directly SE of Ashland, and is to correct inaccuracies stemming from the 2011 Map Modernization project. The preliminary FIRMs for this project were released on June 30, 2015.
A Public meeting for this project was held September 14, 2015; Preliminary maps become Effective April 5, 2017.
Project Update, November 25, 2016
For PRELIMINARY Maps and Flood Insurance Study - FEMA Flood Map Service Center (search all products, Jackson County, all jurisdictions, pending products)
FEMA Flood Study Community Coordination Officer (CCO) Presentation August 5, 2015
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Jackson County - Upper Rogue Watershed
This study is focused on the Upper Rogue River Watershed in Jackson County. Work includes redelineation based on lidar topography as well as new studies in selected areas.
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Activities |
Actual or Projected Date |
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Risk MAP Discovery |
June 1, 2011 |
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Flood Study Kick Off Meeting |
August 18, 2014 |
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Flood Study Review Meeting/Draft Maps |
April 16, 2015 |
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Preliminary DFIRM and FIS Release |
June 1, 2016 |
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Appeal Period Start/End |
Nov 2 2016/Jan 31 2017 |
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Letter of Final Determination (LFD) |
June 2017* |
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Maps and FIS become Effective |
December 2017* |
*Projected
Comments:
This is the first official Risk MAP project in Oregon. The "Discovery" meeting was held in Eagle Point in June, 2011, but the project was delayed due to budget and some re-scoping. Back on track, draft maps were reviewed by the communities in April, 2015.
Project Update, February 1, 2017
Publications:
Upper Rogue Watershed Flood Risk Report
For PRELIMINARY Maps and Flood Insurance Study - FEMA Flood Map Service Center (search all products)
FEMA Flood Study Open House Presentation July 13, 2016
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Klamath County
Digital transfer, re-delineation, and new mapping of detailed flood zones using lidar as base topography.
Public meeting was held in Klamath Falls, September 2, 2015.
NOTE: Possible revision to some maps - see map update below
Preliminary maps can be downloaded: https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload/
Klamath County SFHA Change Interactive Viewer showing change in Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) between Effective and Preliminary (2015 Preliminary maps)
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Activities |
Actual or Projected Date |
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Risk MAP Scoping Meeting |
April 1, 2010 |
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Flood Study Kick-Off Meeting |
March 20, 2012 |
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Flood Risk Review Meeting (FRR)/Draft Maps |
September 24, 2013 |
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Preliminary DFIRM/FIS Release |
July 21, 2014 |
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Consultation Coordination Officers (CCO), Public Meetings |
Summer 2015 |
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Additional Data Collection/Mapping |
2016* |
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Revised Preliminary |
TBA |
*Projected
Project Update, May 17, 2016
Discovery Report and Risk Report not available yet
PRELIMINARY Maps and Flood Insurance Study - FEMA Flood Map Service Center (search all products)
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Marion County - City of Turner and surrounding area
Floodplain Mapping Study: 4.7 New/Restudied Zone AE Miles (Mill Creek, Turner Bypass, Levee Overflow)
Preliminary maps can be downloaded: https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload/
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Activities |
Actual or Projected Date |
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Project Kick-Off Meeting |
November 9, 2016 |
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Preliminary DFIRM/FIS Release |
February 14, 2017 |
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Public Meeting/Open House |
May/June 2017* |
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Letter of Final Determination (LFD) |
Early 2018* |
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Maps and FIS become Effective |
Spring/Summer 2018* |
*Projected
Project Update, February 14, 2017
Turner Project Kick-Off Meeting Notes Nov 2016 November 9, 2016;
PRELIMINARY Maps and Flood Insurance Study - FEMA Flood Map Service Center (search all products)
Turner SFHA Change Map download - Map showing change in Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) between Effective and Preliminary
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Washington County - Tualatin River Watershed
Floodplain Mapping Study: The scope was set based on information collected during discovery. The current scope includes 30.4 miles of detailed hydraulic analysis and 2.2 miles of approximate analysis all within the Tualatin Watershed. See Index Map for Project Area
Preliminary maps can be downloaded: https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload/
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Activities |
Actual or Projected Date |
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Risk MAP Scoping Meeting |
Sept 24, 25, 2012 |
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Flood Study Kick-Off Meeting |
March 20, 2012 |
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Flood Risk Review Meeting (FRR)/Draft Maps |
September 24, 2013 |
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Preliminary DFIRM/FIS Release |
Dec. 29, 2016 |
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Public Meeting/Open House |
Early 2017* |
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Letter of Final Determination (LFD) |
Summer 2017* |
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Maps and FIS become Effective |
winter 2017/2018* |
*Projected
Project Update, December 29, 2016
Publications:
Discovery Report (Risk MAP) April, 2013; Note: Discovery Report included the Lower Willamette Watershed; only the Tualatin River Watershed was pursued as a Risk MAP project.
Risk Report not available yet
PRELIMINARY Maps and Flood Insurance Study - FEMA Flood Map Service Center (search all products)
Tualatin R Watershed SFHA Change Interactive Viewer showing change in Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) between Effective and Preliminary
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Washington County Map Modernization (began in 2007) - COMPLETED
This is a legacy Map Modernization project. Preliminary maps were released in 2007 but a series of corrections, an Appeal, and other delays have slowed the project. All hurdles have been cleared and the project May 4, 2016 begun the final the final six-month community ordinance review period, with maps and Flood Insurance Study to be effective November 4, 2016.
Preliminary maps can be downloaded: https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload/
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Activities |
Actual or Projected Date |
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Preliminary DFIRM/FIS Release (with subsequent delays) |
September 28, 2007 |
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Informal Public Meeting/Open House |
March 17, 2016 |
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Letter of Final Determination (LFD) |
May 4, 2016 |
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Maps and FIS become Effective |
November 4, 2016 |
*Projected
Project Update, July 27, 2016
Final Maps and Flood Insurance Study - FEMA Flood Map Service Center (search all products)
RISK MAP PROJECTS, starting up in 2015/2016
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Middle Columbia-Hood Watershed
Discovery meeting was held in The Dalles July 21, 2015
Discovery Report
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Malheur County
Discovery meeting was held in Ontario August 25, 2015
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Mid-Willamette River Watershed
Discovery meetings held April 18-20, 2016
Project map...
Discovery Report
Physical Map Revision projects
Lane County Partial-Remap (Coast, Middle Fork Willamette, and McKenzie River)
Lane County has two areas in partial remap - the Upper Willamette River area (roughly south of Cottage Grove to Springfield, and then the McKenzie River area). The coastal area is a separate Risk MAP project (see above). The Upper Willamette project, contracted to USACE, has been mapped but is delayed due to levee and other considerations. More to come...
Project Update, September 13, 2016
Publications:
No Discovery Report or Risk Report will be produced for this project
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North Albany Physical Map Revision - COMPLETED
-New Flood Insurance Rate Maps become Effective December 8, 2016-
In 2010 the City of Albany retained a contractor to review the FIRMs for North Albany to review possible floodplain characteristics and revise possible inaccuracies. For details see: http://www.cityofalbany.net/departments/public-works/engineering/north-albany-floodplain-study
Project Update, September 22, 2016
Final Maps and Flood Insurance Study - FEMA Flood Map Service Center (search all products)
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Gresham Physical Map Revision
Schedules for the Gresham Letter of Final Determination (LFD) and Effective dates will be aligned with the Lower Columbia-Sandy Watershed Risk MAP project
PRELIMINARY Maps and Flood Insurance Study - FEMA Flood Map Service Center (search all products, Multnomah County, City of Gresham, preliminary products)
City of Gresham PMR Open House - July 30, 2013
