Floodplain Management
January 6 and 7 Floodplain Map Meetings Summary
Flood Insurance Mapping Workshops Scheduled
FEMA Digital Flood Maps now available online.
Missouri City earns excellent score.
Hurricane season typically begins June 1st and ends on November 30th. Property owners should know their flood risk to ensure their homes and buildings are adequately protected and insured. Review the most current floodplain maps. Review your insurance policies. Visit www.floodsmart.gov for a flood risk profile by entering your address.
Property owners in high risk flooding areas may want to secure additional flood insurance coverage. Property owners in lower risk areas may still experience flooding due to possible localized floods. Other expenses associated with hurricanes may be windstorm damages, debris removal and new landscaping after severe weather events.
Please read our Missouri City Outreach Pamphlet for all flood hazard information.
Real-time hurricane information can be tracked on-line with the National Weather Service's National Hurricane Center. In addition, real-time Brazos River water level information is available through agency websites such as:
If you are interested in learning more about hurricane readiness, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or have questions about flood risks in general, visit the Missouri City Ready website, Flood Prevention and FAQ pages.
For flood safety information please visit FEMA
Tips for effectively prepare for a flood or other types of disaster events are also available on the FEMA website.