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Floodplain Management Plan

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The City of Phoenix participates in the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS). As part of the program, the City is updating its existing Floodplain Management Plan (FMP).

The plan identifies flood hazards in the community, sets goals, and recommends a program of activities to address the City's vulnerability to flooding. It also addresses public education about loss reduction measures and the beneficial functions of floodplains to reduce flood hazards within the City.

In accordance ARS §48-3616 and as required by the NFIP Community Rating System, the City prepared a Floodplain Management Plan (FMP). The 2016 FMP can be viewed on the City's website under the Floodplain Management subsection on the Street Transportation Department Page. ARS §48-3616 requires that updates be prepared at least every five years and shall (1) indicate past efforts of the City in eliminating or minimizing flood control problems, (2) state the planned future work of the City to eliminate or minimize flood control problems, and (3) review and recommend a program of activities to address the City's vulnerability to flooding and educate residents about loss reduction measures and the beneficial functions of floodplains.

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If you are interested in more information on the City's FMP Update, please send an email to Ryan.Bentz@phoenix.gov.​

FMP Update Community Engagement

On May 22, 2025, the team hosted a Citywide Virtual Public Meeting at 6:00 p.m. to learn about the plan and its goals. View or listen to the video below.

As part of the 2025 update, a Floodplain Management Plan Committee (Committee) was established. The Committee is made up of representatives of the City of Phoenix, State of Arizona, federal agencies, municipalities, organizations, and the general public. The Committee will help identify hazards, assess the problems, and identify potential solutions.  ​​

Five public meetings were held between January  and April 2025 at Assembly Room A in City Hall. Members of the public were welcome and the project team provided a presentation.