Flood Maps & Directions

Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs)

A FIRM will generally show a community's base flood elevations, flood zones, and floodplain boundaries. You can use this map to get a reliable indication of what flood zone you're in. However, maps are constantly being updated due to changes in geography, construction and mitigation activities, and meteorological events.

If you need a flood map for another area in NY State (not mentioned below), send us an email and we'll try to find it, and link it to our website!!

 

Official FEMA Maps

Links to current official flood maps can be found at: msc.fema.gov

Proposed flood maps are not here, only the maps currently in effect.

 

Erie County, NY Flood Maps

Here are the directions to view and interpret the current and proposed Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Erie County, NY. The proposed map may be adopted in late 2012 or early 2013. (PDF Version)

 

Lockport, NY Flood Map

Here are directions to view and use the Lockport flood map. Lockport's new Flood Insurance Rate Map was adopted September 17, 2010. (PDF Version)

 

Cattaraugus County , NY Flood Map

Here Is a link to view the Cattaraugus County Flood Maps. Simply zoom in to the location of your home, and add the 100yr Floodplain option (on the right scroll menu). If you are in the blue, you are in a high-risk flood zone. If you are not in the blue, you are in a medium/low-risk flood zone.

 

For Personalized Assistance

Call a FEMA Map Specialist at 877-336-2627.