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Floodplain Management Plan 2020 Update
Maricopa County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and its additional Community Rating System (CRS) Program. As a requirement of the CRS Program, the District developed and periodically updates its Floodplain Management Plan (FMP). The FMP communicates an overall strategy of programs, projects and measures that when implemented should reduce the adverse impact of flooding in the community. The FMP also identifies flood hazards in the community and is used by the District as we address flooding issues in unincorporated Maricopa County.
As a Repetitive Loss Community and holding a Class 4 in the NFIP CRS Program, the County is required to have a Floodplain Management Plan. The Class 4 rating allows residents in the unincorporated county to receive up to a 30 percent discount on flood insurance. Under the CRS, the flood insurance premiums of a community’s residents and businesses are discounted to reflect that community’s work to reduce flood damage.
Per the requirements of the CRS program, the County must prepare an FMP every five years. The District last updated the County’s Plan in November 2015. The 2015 Floodplain Management Plan can be found in the On-Line Library on the Flood Control District’s website. As part of the 2020 update, a Floodplain Management Plan Committee (Committee) has been established made up of representatives of Maricopa County, the State of Arizona, various federal agencies, municipalities, organizations and the general public. The Committee will help identify and prioritize flood hazards and potential solutions.
Review and Approval Process
November 2020
August -October 2020
- Review Comments
- Finalize FMP Update
- Obtain BOD & Supervisors Adoption
- Finalize FMP Record Copy
- 2020 FMP Submitted for Evaluation
- Re-scheduled Verification Audit in November
July 2020
- Obtain Additional Public Comments
- The public review closed on August 7, 2020
- Comments can be sent to Tim.Murphy@maricopa.gov
- Stakeholder Review
- Committee review
March-June 2020
- District Review
February 2020
- Review of Action Items & Proposed Responsible Parties
- Comments on Proposed Parties
- Draft FMP Update
- Public Open House to Obtain Input on Recommendations
Step 1 - Project Organization
Step 2 - Community Involvement Survey
Floodplain Management Plan Survey (This survey is now closed.)
Step 3 - Interagency Coordination
Step 4 -Identify and Assess the Hazard
Step 5 - Identify and Assess the Risk
Step 6 - Set Floodplain Management Plan Goals
Step 7 - Review Possible Activities
Step 8 - Select the Action Items
Step 9 - ADOPT the Plan
Step 10 - Implement, Evaluate and Revise the Plan
February 13, 2020 3:00pm – 6:00pm Public Open House
January 16, 2020 9:00am – 12:00pm Draft an Action Plan
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Meeting Notes Opens in New Window
Survey Results Opens in New Window
December 5, 2019 9:00am – 12:00pm Review Possible Activities
Committee Presentation Opens in New Window
Meeting Notes Opens in New Window
November 14, 2019 9:00am – 12:00pm Set Goals
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November 4, 2019 3:00pm - 6:00pm Public Open House
Public Notice Opens in New Window
October 24, 2019 9:00am – 12:00pm Assess the Problem
Committee Presentation Opens in New Window
Meeting Notes Opens in New Window
October 3, 2019 9:00 am – 12:00pm Assess the Flooding Hazard
Contact Info
If you have any questions or comments regarding the plan, please address them to:
Tim Murphy, P.E, CFM
Project Management Branch Manager
602-506-4605
Tim.Murphy@maricopa.gov