1. Back Creek Floodplain SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 1

2. Why are we here Introductions Almost 300 parcels affected by revised flood study of Back Creek Outline ◦History ◦Study Process ◦Insurance Implications ◦Next Steps 2

3. History Flood Hazard study of Back Creek was performed in 1974 ◦Served as the basis for 1990 FIRM FEMA Map Modernization – DFIRM 2007 Field surveys identified significant differences between existing land elevations and floodplain elevations of the 2007 DFIRM ◦County reverted to using 1974 elevations rather than the published 2007 & 1990 elevations 3

4. 1552 GROUND 1588 BFE Flooding would be 36 Ft deep ? 4

5. History – New Maps To Correct Elevations County asked FEMA to research and correct the error FEMA applied 1974 flood elevations to newer topography Maps provided to county in 2010 No appeals period was provided since there was no new data 5

6. 1552 GROUND 1556 BFE 6

7. History – Public Questions Accuracy Public questioned accuracy during process of adopting maps County adopted maps to avoid loss of flood insurance countywide Current floodplain maps were effective July 18, 2011 7

8. County and FEMA Conduct New Flood Study Late 2011 - County contracted Anderson and Associates to perform study ◦$50,000 in grant funding from FEMA through the Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program ◦$8,500 in grant funding from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation February 2012 - Field/Survey work performed April 2013 – County portion of study approved by FEMA During 2013 – Further study by FEMA to delineate additional approximated floodplain areas February 2014 - Preliminary maps produced by FEMA 8

9. Study Overview New Detailed Engineering Analysis – Augusta County Back Creek New Approximate Engineering Analysis - FEMA Back Creek (Upstream Section) Mills Creek Orebank Creek Toms Branch North Fork Back Creek South Fork Back Creek 9

10. Study Results County reviewed mapping at the locations cited by citizens during public meetings New model appears to agree with anecdotal evidence provided 10

11. 11 United Methodist Church Area 20112014

12. 2800 Block – Mt Torrey Rd 12 20112014

13. 1700 Block – Mt Torrey Road 13 20112014

14. Intersection Howardsville Rd – Mt Torrey Road 14 20112014

15. Approval Timeline May 2014 – Community Coordination & Outreach Meeting (FEMA & County) County provided map typographical corrections during 30-Day comment period Federal Register Publication - FEMA Publication in local newspapers (July 30th and August 6 th ) - FEMA Following publication a 90 day appeal and comment period began ◦Runs August 7, 2014 – November 4, 2014 15

16. Preliminary to Effective FIRMs 16 Preliminary 1 st newspaper notice 2 nd newspaper notice 90 days LFD Appeal Period 7 days 6 months CCO Meeting May 20, 2014 ? ? 2-3 months Appeal resolution and DFIRM finalization Federal Register 30 days 30-day comment period 30 days Effective General Timeline Feb 28, 2014 July 30, 2014 August 7, 2014 November 4, 2014

17. Appeals Process The maps may be appealed in four ways: ◦Corrections to street names ◦Technical appeals to the data used for the map ◦Scientific appeals to the methodology used ◦Appeals based on physical changes to the floodplain Appeals are to be submitted to Augusta County Two copies of the appeal should be submitted 17

18. Flood Insurance Implications Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 Newly identified in Floodplain Newly identified to be outside Floodplain 18

19. Next Steps FEMA will respond to any appeals FEMA will issue Letter of Final Determination Maps will have effective date of 6 months from the Letter of Final Determination County must adopt new maps by the effective date ◦Advertisement / property owner notification ◦Public Hearing 19

20. Helpful links View the floodplain information https://msc.fema.gov Flood risk awareness and how to get flood insurance https://www.floodsmart.gov http://riskmap3.com/action Interactive floodplain maps www.tinyurl.com/backcreek2014 20

21. Questions? 21