Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States. Flood effects can be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or very large, affecting entire river basins and multiple states. It is important to be aware of flood hazards no matter where you live. Even very small streams, gullies, creeks, culverts, dry streambeds, or low-lying ground that appears harmless in dry weather can flood.
Floodplain maps and information on flood insurance coverage and requirements, flood protection measures, flood safety, and property and building protection are available at the Guadalupe County Environmental Health Department. Property owners can take actions in advance of a flood to provide protection for their property. Floodplain maps and helpful FEMA publications are also located in the Seguin, Marion and Schertz libraries.
Development within the Regulatory Floodplain is monitored by the Guadalupe County Floodplain Administrator through the enforcement of the Guadalupe County Flood Damage Prevention Order. The main component of this regulation is the issuance of Floodplain Development Permits. Development is de?ned as any man-made change to improved and unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials.
REMINDER: TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN. IF YOU SEE WATER ON THE ROAD, BE SAFE AND TAKE A DIFFERENT ROUTE.