Flood Information

A significant portion of the City of Buckhannon is within a floodplain. This page provides information, mapping tools, and other links designed to offer residents a reliable source of information regarding FEMA and local flood requirements. The City also maintains a general packet of information that is available for free. You can pick one up at the front counter at City Hall, or you can request that one be mailed by calling or emailing City Hall.

Please contact City Hall should you have questions or require assistance.

Call 304-472-1651 or send an email to: contactcityhall@buckhannonwv.org

Links

• Sign up for Emergency Alerts Here

• FEMA

• FEMA Map Service Center

• FloodSmart.gov – NFIP Site

• WV Flood Map Tool

• Lewis Upshur LEPC

• NOAA Buckhannon River Gauge

• Risk Rating 2.0: Equity in Action | FEMA.gov
• Projected Risk Rating 2.0 Premium Changes by State – All NFIP & SFH Policies (arcgis.com)

• Ready.Gov

• ReadyWV

Resources

• City Floodplain Map

• FEMA Flood Elevation Certificate and Instructions

• FEMA Flood Insurance

• Storage Building Requirement Letter

• FEMA Technical Bulletin 1 – Requirements for Flood Openings in Foundation Walls and Walls of Enclosures

• FEMA Technical Bulletin 2 – Flood Damage-Resistant Materials Requirements

• FEMA P-936 – Floodproofing Non-Residential Buildings

• NFIP Summary of Coverage Nov 2012

• Myths & Facts about NFIP

• Buckhannon Flood Ordinance 353

• Food and Water in an Emergency

• Repairing your flooded home (large file)

• Annual Public Outreach Information
• FEMA P-85-Protecting Manufactured Homes From Floods and Other Hazards