[time-nuts] question about Thunderbolt geo acuracy

[Chuck Harris]

The FEMA maps didn't exist the last time I did this.  I would think
it likely that the building and planning commission office for his
area would have the appropriate maps, as establishing that the proposed
house's location is outside of the the 100 year flood plane, is a
necessary check mark in getting a building permit.

-Chuck Harris

Jim Lux wrote:
> On 5/11/12 5:54 AM, Chuck Harris wrote:
>> Go to your local building and planning commission, and get yourself
>> a copy of the topographical map for your address. They are cheap, and
>> are the standard by which everyone (insurance, zoning, ...) determines
>> your flood plane exposure.
>>
>
>
> I have been informed (in the last 5 minutes) that whether you are in a flood plain,
> these days, are determined almost entirely by the geographic position of your
> property on the FEMA flood plain map. (at least as far as lenders and HO insurance
> goes) FEMAs maps may or may not align with USGS maps. They almost certainly do NOT
> align with the county recorder's maps.
>
> If you're in an area where FEMA doesn't issue maps then it's something else, and USGS
> or local maps may determine. But I notice from the FEMA Flood Map server that they
> cover even things up in the mountains (e.g. Alpine county in California)
>
>
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