Cedar Rapids, IA
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Looking for more information about flood protection, floodplains or stormwater-related flooding? These useful links will help you find the information you need.
Key Messages for Flood Resilience:
1. Know your flood hazard
How far are you from a flooding source – a river or a drainage easement? Do you know where the floodplain is relative to your property? https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home
2. Insure your property for your flood hazard
Most homeowner insurance policies DON’T include coverage for floods. Flood insurance is available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). www.floodsmart.gov
3. Protect people from the hazard of flooding
Turn around, don’t drown. Designate a place where your family can rendezvous after an evacuation order is issued. https://www.ready.gov/floods
4. Protect your property from the hazard of flooding
Replace your flooded furnace with one elevated above the flood level. Store your valuables and insurance papers upstairs in a waterproof container. https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/98102
5. Build Responsibly
Get a permit before you make modifications to your home. Use only licensed contractors who know the rules. https://library.municode.com/ia/cedar_rapids/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH32BFLMAOR
6. Protect Natural Floodplain Functions
Don’t trash the river—that’s where we get our drinking water. https://www.floods.org/PDF/WhitePaper/ASFPM_NBF%20White_Paper_%200908.pdf
General Flood Information
Annual Flood Mailer/Handout (October 2018) (English) |
Annual Flood Mailer/Handout (October 2018) (Spanish) |
Flood Facts Information you should know about flood in Cedar Rapids |
Floodplain Management Contacts local and regional contact information |
City of Cedar Rapids Flood Information
Flood Response Manual Review the manual we use to repare for flooding events |
Floodplain Management Contacts Local & regional agencies you can contact for more info |
Floodplain Management Ordinance (Chapter 32b) |
FEMA FIRM Mapping Resources |
Cedar Rapids GIS Flood Viewer |
2008 Flood Inundation Map |
2008 Flood Facts |
2008 Flood Recovery Plans |
2008 Flood Photos |
2016 Flood Information |
2018 October Flood Mailer |
County & State Flood Information
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