City's Mapping Division removes 39 homes and businesses from 100-year floodplain

In an ongoing effort to minimize the impact of flooding on homes and businesses inside the Rolla city limits, the City of Rolla’s Geographic Information Systems, Mapping Division recently revised the City’s mapping system to reflect the new flood limits in the Dutro Carter Creek 100-year flood plain.

   The revision does not affect everyone, but does remove an estimated 39 homes and businesses from the regulatory 100-year floodplain. Approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the revised mapping limits were effective April 19, 2011. The Public Works Department sent notification letters and maps on Jan. 11, 2011 to inform citizens affected by the revision.

   Previous to these revisions, Burgher Branch and its tributaries were revised on Dec. 16, 2009 removing approx. 75 homes from the 100-year floodplain.  Deible Branch was revised effective Feb. 20, 2009, removing approx. 18 homes from the 100-year floodplain. Love Branch was revised effective March 10, 2008, removing all homes from the 100-year floodplain.

  Rolla residents will need to check with their insurance company to see if they qualify to eliminate or reduce any existing flood insurance coverage.

   For more information, please contact David Forshee, the City of Rolla’s Project Coordinator/GIS Administrator, at 426-6957.