FEMA Map Basics @MinnesotaDNR
FEMA Map Basics  @MinnesotaDNR
Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
We'll discuss mapping zones, finding and printing FEMA maps, types of FEMA maps in the state, and what map updates are in progress statewide. We’ll also cover highlights of map appeals and amendments (LOMAs & LOMR-Fs).

Presenters: Ceil Strauss and Mary Presnail

Helpful related websites:
• DNR’s Finding flood maps page - dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/access-flood-maps.html
• FEMA Map Service Center (MSC) - msc.fema.gov/portal/home
• FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (to see LOMAs/LOMR-Fs turn on “LOMA” Layer - hazards-fema.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8b0adb51996444d4879338b5529aa9cd
• FEMA Flood Map Changes Viewer (to see preliminary and pending new maps) - hazards-fema.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=5852ea902db44e55bfce395799315f9c
• DNR Map Amendments and Revisions page - dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/map_appeals.html
• DNR Lake & Flood Elevations Online (LFEO) viewer - arcgis.dnr.state.mn.us/ewr/lfeo/lat/46.4055/lng/-94.2779/z/6
• DNR FEMA Hydraulic Model Download site - dnr.state.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_section/floodplain/fema_app.html

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