FEMA Flood Map Service Center (MSC)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Map Service Center is the official source of flood hazard information produced in support of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).  Use the MSC to find your official flood map as well as other information FEMA Flood Map Service Center

Levee Recertification Letter   PDF  Dated: May 27, 2010

FIRM - Effective: December 30, 2011

On August 16, 2011, FEMA issued a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) due to new Hydraulic and Hydrologic Analysis and Topographic Data in a Provisionally Accredited Levee (PAL) Area.  These changes affect Panels 0345D, 0375D and 0410D and are Effective December 30, 2011.

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  • LOMR 11-09-0045P
  • LOMR over Yuba County Parcels
  • LOMR showing changes to Panel 0345D
  • LOMR showing changes to Panel 0375D
  • LOMR showing changes to Panel 0410D

FIRM - Effective: February 18, 2011

  • On August  18, 2010, FEMA  issued a Letter of Final  Determination (LFD).
  • FEMA Letter of Final Determination (LFD) FEMA Maps 2010
  • FEMA Letter revalidating previous LOMRs
  • The LFD set into motion two items.
  • The first item is that on the date of the LFD, the County began utilizing the flood information contained on  the panels below to enforce the County’s Ordinance 10.30 for Floodplain Management.
  • The second item is that six months following the date of the  LFD (February  18, 2011), the panels below became effective for flood insurance purposes,  with the exception of Zone A with out a Base Flood Elevation  Determined.  Zone A areas without  a Base Flood Elevation determined became effective and enforceable with the LFD on August 18, 2010.

Map Index

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  • Panel 125
  • Panel 150
  • Panel 225
  • Panel 250
  • Panel 275
  • Panel 300
  • Panel 330
  • Panel 335
  • Panel 340
  • Panel 345
  • Panel 375
  • Panel 400
  • Panel 405
  • Panel 410
  • Panel 415
  • Panel 420
  • Panel 440
  • Panel 445
  • Panel 450
  • Panel 475
  • Panel 480
  • Panel 485
  • Panel 490
  • Panel 505

Wheatland Area with Bear River Levee Accreditation

FEMA accreditation means properties protected by the levees, except those affected by internal drainage issues, will not be subject to building  restrictions or mandatory flood insurance regulations.  The Accreditation will take effect February 22, 2011 as shown on the Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) Determination Document below.

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  • Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) Cover Letter
  • LOMR Determination Document
  • Letter of Map Revision (LOMR-APP) September 29,  2011
  • Water Surface Elevations (WSELs) for the City of Wheatland and surrounding area  May 2,  2011
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