Floodplain Management
Floodplain management aims to reduce flood risk, protect public health and safety, and help communities become more resilient. The City of Washington utilizes corrective and preventive measures to reduce flood damage, including but not limited to emergency preparedness plans, flood control works, and floodplain management regulations.
Emergency Management Links:
Flood Information Links:
- Flood Information: (National Flood Insurance Program - "FLOOD NEWS")
- City of Washington and Washington Park Inspection Policy Statement
- Storm Preparedness Information
- Floodsmart
- FIMAN Flood Site
- Floodplain Outreach
- Beaufort County Flood Maps
- Pamlico Sound Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Important Flood Zone Information
For Floodplain Management related questions or concerns please contact our Floodplain Administrator, Jeff Huss at (252)975-9352 or jhuss@washingtonnc.gov
Please find Floodplain Management related forms and applications and the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance at the link below:
*** Applications, Permits and Other Documents ***