Delta County, Colorado New Flood Map Appeal Period

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Delta County’s flood insurance rate map update is nearing completion. The new maps will provide Delta County and Communities with more accurate flood risk information that can help local officials and residents make informed decisions about reducing flood risks and purchasing flood insurance.

Date: January 29, 2025 - April 30, 2025

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Delta County’s flood insurance rate map update is nearing completion. The new maps will provide Delta County and Communities with more accurate flood risk information that can help local officials and residents make informed decisions about reducing flood risks and purchasing flood insurance.

The mapping project is a joint effort by Delta County, City of Delta, Town of Cedaredge, Town of Hotchkiss, Town of Orchard City, and Town of Paonia. It is part of a nationwide effort led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to increase local knowledge of flood risks and support actions to address and reduce those risks. Starting January 29, 2025 (for the Towns of Hotchkiss and Orchard City) and January 30, 2025 (for the Towns of Cedaredge, Paonia, City of Delta, and Unincorporated Delta County), homeowners and businesses will have 90-days to appeal information on the map that they can prove are scientifically and/or technically incorrect. Learn more about Delta County’s Flood Insurance Rate Map by going to fema.gov and looking for the Map Service Center or contact your local floodplain administrator for more information. Note that the Town of Crawford has participated in the flood risk mapping effort, but they do not currently have effective or new flood maps proposed so no appeal period will take place for their community.

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Should any questions arise, you are welcome to reach out to the CWCB’s Flood Mapping Program staff: marta.blancocastano@state.co.us or 303-866-3441 x3225. Delta County’s floodplain administrator is Shawn Gardner, Planning and Community Development Director: scgardner@deltacountyco.gov or (970) 874-2169.

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