Flood Damage Prevention
The following is provided to assist the City of Salinas community, participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as of 1981, in understanding local floodplain management regulations and developing in local Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA).
The City’s flood insurance study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are on file at the Salinas Permit Center, 65 West Alisal Street, with the Engineering Permit Services Section. Copies of the City’s FIS and FIRMs are also available at the Salinas Public Libraries.
Find more information in the documents and links below.
2009 Summary Of Map Actions Somas
FEMA Flood Fact Sheet For Kids
City Flood Maps (April 2, 2009)
Official Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for the City of Salinas have been attached below for your convenience.
A listing of historic Letter of Map Changes (LOMCs) not included in the 2009 FIRMs can be found in the 2009 Summary of Map Actions (SOMAs) above.
Flood Insurance Study (June 21, 2017)
The Flood Insurance Study (FIS) contains detailed flood elevation data in profiles and data tables.
Flood Insurance Study (April 2, 2009)
The Flood Insurance Study (FIS) contains detailed flood elevation data in profiles and data tables.
Historic FIRMs, Flood Boundary and Floodway Maps and FIS
The City of Salinas maintains historic flood maps from 1981 on file. These files are attached and can be viewed in person at the Permit Center. A flood map for Panel 060202 0004 was not published by FEMA as it contains no floodway was delineated within it's boundaries.
Historic Unrecorded Maps
FEMA Flood Protection Publications
The following is a listing of publications provided by FEMA to assist in your development and reduce possible flood damage to your structure.
- Answers To Questions About The National Flood Insurance Program - FEMA F084 (2011)
- Above The Flood-Elevating Your Floodprone House - FEMA347
- Elevated Residential Structures - FEMA54
- Protecting Building Utilities From Flood Damage - FEMA P-348 508 0
- Protecting Floodplain Resources - FEMA268
- Protecting Manufactured Homes From Floods And Other Hazard - FEMA P85 0
- Reducing Damage From Localized Flooding - FEMA511
Flood Damage Prevention News
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Elevation Certificate Update
Graphic courtesy of Wiggins Land Surveying.
Effective February 21, 2020, FEMA has issued a new elevation certificate form and instructions. When submitting an elevation certificate, make sure to be using the current version of documents. Visit https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/160 .
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September is National Preparedness Month
Photo courtesy of Nic Coury/Monterey County Weekly
Are you prepared for a flood? #FloodSafety
You do not have to live in a flood zone to be impacted by a flood. Approximately 30% of all flood insurance claims occur outside of Special Flood Hazard Areas . Property owners can insure their buildings and contents and renters can insure their possessions. Discounted flood insurance is available to you because the City...
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