Flood Zones Scaled Back

High-Wave Zones Scaled Back

In its latest "preliminary" proposal, FEMA scaled back controversial "V" zones deemed at risk for high-wave flooding in NJ and NYC. Compare below to previous "advisory" proposal.

100-Year Flood Zones

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100-Year Flood Zones

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Missing Data

Data for the "latest" map, FEMA's preliminary proposal, were not available for Essex, Union and Cape May counties in New Jersey as July 2, 2013. Those counties are shaded in light purple until they become available.