FEMA flood map notices
Flood map changes in Decatur County, Georgia
FEMA has published 2 flood hazard notices covering Decatur County, Georgia since November 2023. The most recent, final flood hazard determinations, was published May 18, 2026.
Notices for Decatur County
- May 18, 2026FinalFinal Flood Hazard DeterminationsAlso covers 5 other counties
- Mar 12, 2025ProposedProposed Flood Hazard DeterminationsAlso covers 1 other county · Appeal period closed Jun 10, 2025
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