Florida Broward County Flood Risk Zones 2014

This Feature Service provides detailed flood risk information for Broward County, Florida, derived from the Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database. The data represents flood risk classifications critical to managing floodplain areas and supporting flood insurance programs. Layer: FloodZones2014 The core layer depicts various flood risk zones, including the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual-chance flood event, and regions considered to have minimal flood risk. This data is sourced from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and flood hazard analyses conducted by FEMA. The dataset captures important flood zone attributes such as floodway presence, base flood elevations, and depth and velocity of flooding, which assist in floodplain management, mitigation strategies, and insurance rate determinations. Geographic Coverage Coverage is focused on Broward County, Florida, enabling targeted flood risk assessments and planning for local agencies and stakeholders. Additional Information The data uses a specific projection and coordinate system suitable for regional accuracy and has undergone review as of May 2015. The information complies with FEMA licensing requirements and is intended for use in electronic mapping and analysis applications supporting the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).