Floodplain Management

The IDWR floodplain manager coordinates the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in Idaho. Management involves reviewing city ordinances created to deal with floodplain problems, assisting communities to adopt floodplain ordinances and qualify for the NFIP, which makes it possible for citizens to qualify for FEMA flood insurance.

The IDWR floodplain manager also helps communities in planning for floods, conducts training of floodplain protection and reviews work done within floodplains to ensure that it will not cause an increase in flood levels if flooding occurs.

Outreach Materials

• NFIP Basics Webinar Presentation - January 16, 2013 10:00 am PST 9:00 am MST, Sponsored by S.T.A.R.R. Hosted by Becca Croft, Session number 656 322 537.
  If you are new to floodplain management, if you know an elected official or other co-worker who would like to know more about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), this free will present the basics. All you need is a computer and telephone and preregistration for the presentation.
• Idaho Stream Care Guide
• Letter of Map Amendment OAS. (Thanks to the Kansas State NFIP Coordinator’s Office)
• Temporary Encroachments into the Floodway
• Datum Conversion Guidance

• S.T.A.R.R. Region X Monthly Newsletter . Check it for floodplain management news from FEMA Region 10. Note the regular training opportunities offered as webinars. The newsletter archive is at the same site.

• NFIP Grandfather Rules - October, 2010
• The NFIP and Levees: An Overview - April, 2007
• The NFIP and Levees: FAQ - January, 2008
• Living Behind Levees: Information for Property Owners - January, 2008
• Provisionally Accredited Levees Brochure - May, 2007
• Does Your Community Participate in the National Flood Insurance Program? - If so, you may purchase FEMA flood insurance.
• Community Floodplain Administrators
  Local people who oversee the program in your area.
• Communities Participating in CRS
  A profile for communities that are participating in the Community Rating System (CRS).
• Annual CRS Report
  Communities who have earned discounted flood insurance rates through the Community Rating System.

Flood Hazard Maps

IDWR Digital Flood Hazard Mapping - Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM), with county parcel data and other digital data. Map of DFIRMS in production .

• FEMA Map Service Center - FEMA Issued Flood Map