Floodplain Management
Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Floodplain Management Information
Nearly all property in the City of Crystal River is designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as being located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). In order to reduce the risk of flooding, the development of residential and non-residential (e.g. commercial, industrial) must be elevated to one-foot above the minimum designated base flood elevation (BFE).
The City of Crystal River’s new digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) became effective on January 15, 2021. A link to the FIRM Map (courtesy of the Citrus County GIS) is provided below. You can find a property’s Flood Zone designation and BFE by using the address search feature.
For more information on floodplain management, obtaining flood insurance, how you can reduce your flood risk, and substantial damage information, please visit the FEMA at the following links.
Floodplain Management | FEMA.gov
Homeowner's Guide to Retrofitting
Substantial Damage Quick Guide | FEMA.gov
For more information, please contact the City of Crystal River Growth Management Development Department at (352) 795-4216, Extension 308.
