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Why You Need Flood Insurance

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No Flood Insurance

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Is flood zone X good or Bad? Is flood zone AE bad?

Base Flood Elevation Map

What is BFE (Base Flood Elevation)?

Base Flood Elevation (BFE) refers to the height to which a flood is predicted to reach during the base flood, which has a 1% chance of occurring in any given year. It is based on statistical analysis of river flow, storm tides, hydrologic effects, and rainfall levels. BFE provides a consistent standard for managing floodplain development.

Why does BFE matter?

BFE is used as the regulatory standard for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It determines the minimum elevation that buildings must be elevated to in order to reduce the risk of flood damage. BFE also impacts flood insurance premiums and a community’s participation in the NFIP. Understanding your property’s BFE helps determine your flood risk.

Finding your BFE:

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) that outline a community’s different flood zones and show BFE data. However, FIRMs may not reflect changes to property and landmarks. Consulting with local floodplain managers, land surveyors, or engineers can provide a more accurate BFE assessment.

Impact of BFE on flood insurance:

Flood insurance rates are determined by a property’s flood zone and relation to the BFE. Rates are lowest for properties well above BFE. Properties below BFE can expect very high premiums. There are private flood insurance alternatives to the NFIP that may offer more competitive pricing.

Building above the base flood elevation:

Constructing new buildings above the BFE provides enhanced flood protection. It also reduces insurance costs compared to building at the BFE level. Many communities require 2-3 feet above BFE for an added factor of safety.

Finding BFEs in Your Town:

Use the FEMA Map Service Center to find your property and identify flood hazards. Cross-reference with local flood maps for greater detail. Work with town building officials to determine requirements related to BFE. A land survey can provide an accurate elevation certificate.

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Is flood zone AE Bad?

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Types of Floods

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Dialogue with a client in KY on controlling the cost of Flood Insurance

Hi Robert what can I do to decrease my flood insurance expense Hi, April that is a great question, Typically the private flood market and Lloyds of London flood Insurance is much less than the Federal program the NFIP sometimes 50% less. However, as you have seen in your state there are few private flood insurance option (Superior

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Private flood insurance compliance

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FEMA Flood Maps

FEMA Flood Maps

featured on FACE of Natural Disaster & Flawed FEMA flood Maps April 17th, 2023 As an expert in flood insurance analysis, it’s important for me to shed light on the limitations of FEMAs flooding maps. Despite their value in guiding lenders through whether flood insurance will be required or not, it’s essential to understand that

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Cost of flood Insurance

GET A QUOTE Cost of Flood Insurance What Private Flood Insurance options are available to me? How does the cost of Private Flood Insurance compare with that of NFIP? This is a wonderful question and one that we frequently hear: What flood insurance options are available? For 50 years, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP),

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Arvada Wheat Ridge Boulder

Colorado Flood Insurance Save Money on Flood Insurance Colorado, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Boulder and more. A client called me today seeking a house in Jefferson County, CO. However, the property in Wheatridge, CO falls within a High-risk or Special Hazard Flood Area (SHFA). YES PLEASE SHOP MY CO FLOOD INSURANCE Zone AE flood insurance, Colorado

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RCV vs ACV

featured on GET A QUOTE Flood Insurance RCV vs ACV – A Flood Nerds™ Explains We often get asked if the flood policy we quote is Replacement cost or Actual cash. This post will hopefully clear up the question. If you have further questions or want to speak with a flood nerd feel free to

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