Floodplain Resources
The Natural and Beneficial Functions of the Local Floodplain
Floodplains serve as the natural boundary for flood waters during a flooding event. In other words, floodplains supplement natural drainage channels, rivers, creeks, and streams, by allowing the water a place to go when the floodwaters can no longer flow in their normal channel boundary.
Floodplains also serve to buffer downstream property from additional flooding from flood surges (heavy velocities) during a flooding event.
Other Resources on Flooding
Augusta's Good Neighbor Policy - Adopted by the Augusta Commission March 30, 2011.Augusta's Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
Local Flood plain Information
- What is a Flood?
- Flood Facts
- Cost of a Flood to your Home (in 2017 dollars)
- File Your Claim (Instructions also in Spanish)
- FloodBuddy - All-in-One Flood Insurance Quote
- Frequently Asked Questions about Flood Insurance
Pets Need a Plan Too!
Georgia Emergency Management Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency