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The National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) contains current effective flood hazard data. It is a compilation of effective Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) databases and Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs). FEMA provides the flood hazard data to support the National Flood Insurance Program. This information can be used to better understand the level of flood risk and type of flooding in a given location. The NFHL can also be used in place of the FIRM for NFIP purposes with appropriate care. |
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The National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) contains current effective flood hazard data. It is a compilation of effective Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) databases and Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs). FEMA provides the flood hazard data to support the National Flood Insurance Program. This information can be used to better understand the level of flood risk and type of flooding in a given location. The NFHL can also be used in place of the FIRM for NFIP purposes with appropriate care. |
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Credit the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in any use of this data. |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><P><SPAN>The National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) contains current effective flood hazard data. It is a compilation of effective Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) databases and Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs). FEMA provides the flood hazard data to support the National Flood Insurance Program. This information can be used to better understand the level of flood risk and type of flooding in a given location. The NFHL can also be used in place of the FIRM for NFIP purposes with appropriate care. More information can be found on the FEMA website: https://www.fema.gov/flood-maps/national-flood-hazard-layer</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Jefferson County Planning and Zoning downloaded this dataset in October of 2026 and processed it for use in local web mapping applications. To identify the 500-year flood zone, the zone subtype '0.2 PCT ANNUAL CHANCE FLOOD HAZARD' was queried. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Data Type: Static.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Vintage: October 2026 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Data are in State Plane Grid Coordinates, Colorado Central Zone, NAD83.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV> |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><P><SPAN>These data have been prepared from the best available records. However, there is no express or implied warranty of any kind by Jefferson County for the completeness, accuracy, or correctness of this information, including but not limited to warranties of title or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Jefferson County shall not be liable for damages of any kind arising out of the use of this product or for any errors or inaccuracies. These data are for planning purposes only.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV> |
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