The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) delivered preliminary flood maps for Sacramento County and the cities of Folsom, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento. The maps identify revised flood hazards along Arcade Creek, Cripple Creek, Hinkle Creek, the Willow/ Humbug Basin, and Alder Creek Tributaries. These new maps contribute to safer and more disaster-resilient communities by helping building officials, contractors, and homeowners make effective mitigation decisions.

Before the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps become effective, there is a 90-day appeal period through December 21, 2022. During that time, residents, or businesses with supporting technical and scientific information, such as detailed hydraulic or hydrologic data, can appeal the flood risk information on the preliminary maps. You can view the maps at www.folsom.ca.us/femamaps. 

Flood hazards are dynamic and frequently change for many reasons, including weather patterns, erosion, and community development. Officials from FEMA, Sacramento County, and the cities mentioned above worked together to provide updated information that accurately reflects the flood risk. These changes may also affect future building standards or insurance requirements.

For more information, contact Folsom California Floodplain Manager Daniel Wolfe PE at 916-461-6212 or dwolfe@folsom.ca.us.