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Preliminary Flood Map Issued for Rush Creek Watershed ; 90-Day Appeal and Comment Period Open for Property Owners
Preliminary Flood Map Issued for Rush Creek Watershed ; 90-Day Appeal and Comment Period Open for Property Owners By Melissa Walker , Environmental Education Specialist Posted on Tuesday , September 14 , 2021
The City of Arlington ’ s Public Works and Transportation Department developed the Rush Creek Watershed Study as part of its ongoing effort to manage the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area ( SFHA ) and protect Arlington residents and business owners from flood risk . This study uses comprehensive and up-to-date technical data to more accurately identify and map areas that may be subject to flooding .
FEMA has accepted the City ’ s data and the preliminary floodplain map update for Rush Creek is available for viewing on the City ’ s map revisions webpage . The floodplain limits will change for certain properties in this watershed and property owners may be required by their lenders to carry flood insurance .
Property owners should be aware that all properties with federally backed loans within the SFHA will require flood insurance . Tenets of properties in the floodplain are encouraged to buy content coverage . Don ’ t wait to purchase flood insurance . It takes 30-days for a flood policy to take effect so contact your insurance agent for more information or visit www . floodsmart . gov .
When a preliminary flood map is issued , FEMA provides a 90-day appeal and comment period for new or revised Base Flood Elevations ( BFEs ), flood hazard zones , and / or floodway boundaries . The 90-day appeal and comment period is open to residents , business owners , developers and other property owners that may disagree with the flood risk shown on the preliminary map .
A virtual map for viewing and comparing the current FEMA SFHA and the preliminary changes to the FEMA floodplain can be accessed at www . arlingtontx . gov / maprevisions .
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