Get FloodSmart !
Twenty-five percent of all flood claims are from outside identified Special Flood Hazard Areas ; therefore it is important for homeowners , renters and commercial property owners to know their property ’ s flood risk . Contact the City of Arlington ’ s Stormwater Management Division at 817-459-6550 to evaluate your flood hazard risk .
Then , consider the following :
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Floodplains are important for the natural storage and conveyance of floodwaters , the protection of water quality and groundwater recharge . Development within the floodplain is highly regulated . A floodplain development permit is required prior to new construction or when improving an existing structure .
����������������������������������������������� Department ’ s One-Start center at 817-459-6502 or visit www . arlingtontx . gov / cdp for more information .