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Flood map changes in DeKalb County, Alabama

FEMA has published 1 flood hazard notice covering DeKalb County, Alabama since November 2023. The most recent, proposed flood hazard determinations, was published Aug 6, 2026.

Appeals are open until Nov 4, 2026

FEMA has proposed new flood hazard determinations that include DeKalb County. During the 90-day appeal and comment period, property owners can challenge the proposed flood elevations or zone boundaries with technical data, such as a survey or engineering study.

Read the notice and find your community in its table, then compare FEMA's preliminary maps to your property.

Notices for DeKalb County

Also covered by these notices

FEMA often studies whole watersheds, so one notice can span several counties.

What these notices mean

Proposed
FEMA has new draft flood maps. This starts a 90-day window when owners can appeal with technical data. It's the best time to act.
Final
Appeals are resolved. The new maps usually take effect about six months later, when lenders start applying the new zones.
Map revision
A Letter of Map Revision changes one stretch of the map, often after a levee, channel project or new survey.

Notices are organized by county and community, so a notice for your county doesn't mean your property is changing zones. What flood zones mean