Is my property in a floodplain?
Whenever you purchase a property or business it is important to determine if your property is in the Special Flood Hazard Area. This is important because being in the floodplain greatly increases your risk of flooding and could result in the need for flood insurance or improvements to prevent flooding damage.
FEMA has updated the floodplain mapping for South Newton Township. You should visit their website to see if your property is within the designated floodplain and insurance needs for your property. Click on the link below to go to FEMA’s mapping website, type in your address and use the color coded key to see how your property has been mapped. There are also physical maps at the township for review. To review the maps, contact the secretary at: 717-360-4780 to schedule an appointment for review.
Click here for FEMA mapping: https://msc.fema.gov
https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/floods
https://www.floodsmart.gov/know-your-risk/what-is-a-flood
https://www.fema.gov/floodplain-management/manage-risk
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/pema/ready-communities/flooding.html
