05/25/2023

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is updating the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Stark County, Illinois and Incorporated Areas. Your property may be within an area impacted by these mapping updates. The Stark County Board encourages you to attend the upcoming Flood Map Information Open House to learn more. Representatives from FEMA are hosting the Open House on June 22, 2023. Staff will be available to provide information about your specific property. You will have the opportunity to speak with the State National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Coordinator, local officials, and members of the Illinois State Water Survey project team who will provide the most current information about flood risk, flood insurance, and floodplain development regulations. Open House Details WHAT: Stark County FEMA Flood Map Information Open House WHEN: June 22, 2023 from 4:00–6:00 PM WHERE: Toulon Public Library, 617 East Jefferson Street, Toulon, IL 61483 More information Property owners, realtors, lenders, and insurance agents are also encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about flood risk within our community. You can view or download the Preliminary FIRM panels from https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload. Enter your address to see the updated maps at https://msc.fema.gov/fmcv. If you cannot attend the Open House, reach out to the FEMA Flood Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) at (877) 336-2627, via email, or via chat. A map specialist can help answer your questions. Learn about flood insurance at: https://www.fema.gov/flood-insurance or https://www.floodsmart.gov/.