Flood map data (effective March 9, 2021) can be located at: Flood Zone App
WebGIS is Okaloosa County's main mapping web page that interacts with various governmental data sources. Click on the above link to access the site. If you have any questions/or how to use WebGIS call 850-651-7523.
ELEVATE FLORIDA
Learn how to protect your home from flood-related damage with Florida Division of Emergency Management's program, "Elevate Florida." Residents may apply directly to the state for assistance with projects to help their homes better withstand floods and flood-related damage including home elevation, mitigation reconstruction, acquisition and demolition, and wind mitigation. Learn more at www.floridadisaster.org/dem/mitigation/elevate-florida
River Gages - All Florida counties
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Okaloosa County
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| 02367310 |
JUNIPER CREEK AT STATE HWY 85 NR NICEVILLE, FLA. |
| 02367900 |
YELLOW RIVER NR OAK GROVE, FLA. |
| 02368000 |
YELLOW RIVER AT MILLIGAN, FLA. |
| 02369000 |
SHOAL RIVER NR CRESTVIEW, FLA. |
| 02370000 |
BLACKWATER RIVER NR BAKER, FLA. |
Elevation Certificates
Okaloosa County has implemented Forerunner, a public flood website that is available for all community members to access the flood risk data for individual properties. This site makes it easy for homeowners, contractors, insurance agents, realtors, and more to learn about the flood-related risk for a property as well as the potential building and insurance compliance requirements associated with it.
Here's a look at what you can do with your public website:
Search for a property's flood risk. Each property in the community has a unique public profile that can be used by homeowners, contractors, insurance agents, realtors, and others to review the property's available flood data. Search for a property on the home base by address to find its flood zone, Base Flood Elevation (BFE), Design Flood Elevation (DFE), important flood compliance-related warnings, and more.
Find Elevation Certificates and other important flood-related documents for your property. Need an Elevation Certificate for a permit or for insurance purposes? If there are documents on file for your property, you'll be able to find them in the searchable Elevation Certificate page, or on the property's unique public profile - saving you the cost of getting a new one.
Review Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage for a property. If you're hoping to make improvements to a property, you could be unknowingly nearing the property's substantial improvement threshold. Review a property's previous improvements or damages to understand possible limitations to your plans.
Get Help. Still can't find what you're looking for? Forerunner's Get Help page will allow you to contact your local floodplain management team directly with any questions you may have. Simply enter your information, include the address of the property you need help on, and share more information with us in the comments. You'll receive a response as soon as possible.
Flood Protection Information
Above the Flood - Elevating Your Flood prone House FEMA-347-2000
Answers to Questions About the National Flood Insurance Program FEMA-084-2011
Coastal Construction Manual FEMA-55-2011
Elevated Residential Structures FEMA-54-1984
Mitigation of Flood and Erosion Damage to Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas FEMA-257-1994
Protecting Building Utilities From Flood Damage FEMA-P-348-1999
Protecting Floodplain Resources FEMA-268-1996
Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards FEMA-P-85-2009
Reducing Damage from Localized Flooding FEMA-511-2005
Additional Resources
April 2015 Program Changes Affecting Flood Insurance Premiums
Community Rating System
FloodSmart
FEMA Map Center
Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014
Florida Floodplain Managers Association (FFMA)
Association of State Floodplain Managers Association (ASFPM)
