On March 16, 2016, new FEMA flood maps go into effect in Boston. Representatives from FEMA and Americorps spoke about the implications at the February meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA).
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a federal program that mandates flood insurance for any structure located in a high-risk area (the 100-year floodplain) that has a federally backed mortgage on the property.
The revised maps provide more information about flood risks for new and existing development.
View the new FEMA flood map for the North End / Waterfront and Downtown Boston.
Alternatively, look up your building on the updated flood maps at the FEMA Map Center.
