Flooding and Flood Prevention

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Albany-Dougherty Planning and Development has received information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in reference to forms for elevation and dry flood proofing certificates.  The updated forms can be found below.

Elevation Certificate: FEMA Form FF-206-FY-22-152 (formerly 086-0-33)(PDF, 4MB)

Dry Flood Proofing certificate: FEMA Form FF-206-FY-22-153 (formerly 086-0-34)

All forms received from now on will need to be current with an expiration date of June 30, 2026. For more information please click here.

 

If you're interested in monitoring water levels and flood risks in the Flint River area, the Flint River Flood Gage is an essential tool. This real-time monitoring system provides up-to-date data on river height, flow rate, and flood stages—vital for residents, emergency responders, and anyone tracking local weather impacts. To explore the current readings and historical trends, visit the official flood gage page here: Flint River Flood Gage (Albany)

Flood Preparedness & Flood Insurance Information

Flood Smart, a website from FEMA and National Flood Insurance Program

• www.floodsmart.gov
• Buying a Policy
• Renewing a Policy
• Flood Risks and Costs
• Before and After a Flood
• Flood Zones and Maps
• Finding my Flood Zone by Address
• Elevation Certificates: Who needs them and why?

Elevation Certificate(PDF, 4MB)

Dry Flood Proofing Certificate 

Flint River Flood Forecast 

Letter of Map Revision Case # 13-04-1420P(PDF, 9MB)

Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act 2014(PDF, 512KB)

Plan to Stay Above Water(PDF, 208KB)

Construction Requirements in the Special Flood Hazard Zone(PDF, 744KB)

Links to Flood Preparedness Websites(PDF, 56KB)

Links to Flood Preparedness Publications(PDF, 21KB)

FEMA Floods Fact Sheet(PDF, 557KB)

NFIP Community Rating System Newsletter(PDF, 454KB)

Additional FEMA Flood Information

 

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Dougherty County and the CodeRED Emergency Notification System has established an ultra high-speed telephone communication service for emergency notifications.

CodeRED will only be used in the event of an emergency requiring immediate notification and information entered into the database will not be used for any other purpose. Questions should be directed to the Emergency Management Agency.

Elevation Certificates