Flood Maps
Flood Zone Interactive Maps
Select a map to determine any FEMA or Community flood zone information for your property. For Elevation Certificate Information or to see if your association has been granted a letter of map change or revision, select the Elevation Certificate map.
*Due to Sarasota County’s location on the Gulf of Mexico, it's flat topography, and sub-tropical climate; it is susceptible to coastal and riverine flooding from heavy rains, tropical storms, hurricanes, and storm surge.
- High Risk - When 10 inches or more of standing water may occur. Flood insurance is required when a mortgage is held on a home.
- Base Flood Elevation (BFE) - The computed elevation to which floodwater is anticipated to rise.
- CFHA - Community Flood Hazard Area
- SFHA - Special Flood Hazard Area
- FIRM - Flood Insurance Rate Map
- Zone A - High Risk Flood zone area, not BFE determined.
- Zone AE - High Risk Flood zone area, BFE determined.
- Zone X - Moderate to low risk, flood insurance recommended.
- Unshaded - Moderate to low risk, flood insurance recommended.
Disputes
If you believe your property was incorrectly included in a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) identified Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), you may submit an application to FEMA for a formal determination of the property's location and/or elevation relative to the SFHA.
Online Letter of Map Change with FEMA request.
For more information: Public Works | Flood Maps
Flood Zone Maps are also available on the Sarasota County Property Appraiser's website. At the bottom of the page of the property records information there is a link for FEMA Flood Zone Information provided by Sarasota County Government.
Questions
Robert Laura
Email (preferred): RLaura@scgov.net
Phone: 941-861-0910
Non-Local FEMA Map Specialist
Phone: 877-336-2627
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com
Non-Local Insurance and Risk Concerns:
Phone: 888-379-9531