FEMA flood map notices

Flood map changes in Stark County, Illinois

FEMA has published 2 flood hazard notices covering Stark County, Illinois since November 2023. The most recent, final flood hazard determinations, was published Dec 13, 2024.

Notices for Stark County

Dec 13, 2024FinalFinal Flood Hazard DeterminationsAlso covers 6 other counties
Dec 13, 2023ProposedProposed Flood Hazard DeterminationsAlso covers 1 other county · Appeal period closed Mar 12, 2024

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