FEMA released new flood hazard data for the Houston metro area. Tens of thousands of properties are being reclassified — and most owners don’t know yet.
Enter your Houston-area address to see your current FEMA flood zone designation and understand how the new draft maps could affect your property.
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When FEMA redraws flood lines, insurance premiums shift, property values change, and mortgage requirements follow. Here’s the scale of what’s moving across the Houston metro.
FEMA’s preliminary flood maps go through a public comment period before becoming effective. You have the right to appeal, comment, and protect your property designation.