FEMA is revising the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for unincorporated areas and the cities along the coast of Los Angeles County. The purpose of the maps is to more accurately identify Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) in these communities.
FEMA prepared 69 Preliminary FIRMs in 2016. FEMA has finalized these maps and has sent Letters of Final Determination to the officials of the County of Los Angeles and the Cities of El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, and Torrance.
The New FIRMs became effective in April 21, 2021.
Residents in the cities are advised to contact their cities’ floodplain managers for information specific to their areas.
Also below are links to the Preliminary FIRMs and other helpful informational materials:
Flood Zone Information (includes Open Coast Pacific Study boundaries)
Open Pacific Coast FEMA Flood Zone Revisions Notification Letter
Handouts/References:
Open Pacific Coast Study FAQ Sheet June 2021
List of New FIRM Panels
Map Changes - Moving into a High Risk Zone (Zone X to Zones A or V)
Map Changes - Increasing Risk from High to Higher (Zone A to Zone V)
Newly Mapped Insurance Coverage Table April 2021
Standard Insurance Coverage Table April 2021
Map Changes - Moving Out of a High Risk Zone
Flood Insurance Manual Policy Cancellation, Refunds Excerpt April 2021
Preferred Risk Policy for Homeowners and Renters
Preferred Risk Policy for Businesses
Preferred Risk Policy Rate Table (1-4 Unit Residential) April 2021
Preferred Risk Policy Rate Table (Other Residential Buildings) April 2021
Preferred Risk Policy Rate Table (Non-Residential Businesses) April 2021
RESOURCES - Links
Links to Cities’ Floodplain Managers Web Sites:
El Segundo: Public Works, (310) 524-2368
Hermosa Beach: Public Works, (626) 318-0214
Long Beach: Development Permit Center, (562) 570-7648
Los Angeles: Bureau of Engineering - Street Improvement and Stormwater, (213) 485-4820
Malibu: Public Works/Engineering, (310) 456-2489, ext. 339
Manhattan Beach: Public Works-Engineering Division, (310) 802-5300
Palos Verdes Estates: Public Works - City Engineer, (310) 378-1522
Rancho Palos Verdes: Public Works - Engineering, (310) 544-5252
Redondo Beach: Public Works - Engineering Services, (310) 318-0661
Santa Monica: Public Works, (310) 458-8234 or (310) 348-8221
Torrance: Community Development - Permits, (310) 618-5990, #2