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Flood map changes in West Virginia

Since November 2023, FEMA has published flood hazard notices covering 11 of West Virginia's 55 counties.

CountyNoticesMost recentAppeal window
Cabell County3Sep 10, 2026—
Wayne County1Sep 10, 2026—
Jefferson County4Aug 21, 2026—
Berkeley County1Aug 6, 2026Open until Nov 4, 2026
Hampshire County2Aug 6, 2026—
Hardy County2Aug 6, 2026—
Morgan County1Aug 6, 2026Open until Nov 4, 2026
Pocahontas County2May 18, 2026—
Monroe County1Sep 26, 2024—
Summers County1Jun 28, 2024—
Tucker County2Mar 11, 2024—

All counties in West Virginia

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