Ready To Learn More About Flooding In Our Community?
Use the documents below to learn more about flood protection, flood mitigation, and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in Henrico County. To learn more about Floodplain Management in Henrico, please visit the Department of Public Works’ Floodplain Management website. To determine if your property is located in a Special Flood Hazard Area or a Dam Break Inundation Zone, please use the Henrico County Flood Zone and Dam Safety Information Map.
Resources for Residents & Business Owners
- Henrico County Public Library Floodplain Management Resources
- Above the Flood: Elevating Your Floodprone House
- Answers to Questions About the NFIP
- Elevated Residential Structures
- Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards
- Protecting Building Utility Systems from Flood Damage
- Protecting Floodplain Resources
- Reducing Damage from Localized Flooding
- After the Flood – First Steps
- EPA Mold Guide
- FEMA P-348 Protecting Building Utility Systems
- FEMA P-234_Repairing Your Flooded Home
- Flood Risk Awareness 10-Topic Brochure in English and Español – this document has been temporarily removed to be updated to meet accessibility requirements
Resources for Insurance Agents, Lenders, and Realtors
- Help us spread the word about flood risk awareness by distributing this flyer to your clients: Prepare and Get Flood Aware Flyer – this document has been temporarily removed to be updated to meet accessibility requirements
Useful Links
Stay in the Loop
Everyone in Henrico has a role to play in keeping the community safe from flooding. You can stay in the loop with any upcoming events, programs, and new flood-focused information by signing up for the Word on the Street newsletter.
Henrico Help Desk
Past Recordings & Events
What Henrico Is Doing About Flooding
Learn more about how Henrico uses floodplain management strategies to mitigate flooding issues.
Flood Hazard Awareness
Even if you are not located in a flood zone, you may still be at risk of experiencing flooding. Watch the video to hear more about how flood hazards can impact you.
Floodplain Map Updates
Henrico County participated in a multi-year process with FEMA to map its current flood risk. Those maps, known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), went into effect on April 25, 2024 for flood insurance and regulatory purposes. Learn more about the update by viewing the video.
Flood Risk Management
Watch this video to learn about how Henrico County manages flood risk through participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, floodplain mapping, development permitting, resilience, and more.