The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a Flood Map Open House for McDonough County residents on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Local officials will be joined by the FEMA project team, who will be presenting the preliminary flood insurance rate maps, which aid leaders and residents in identifying known flood risks. The maps provide important information that can be used to make decisions about future development and purchasing flood insurance.
Homeowners, renters, and business owners are encouraged to attend and meet one-on-one with floodplain management and mapping experts to review how the proposed maps may affect their properties. Attendees will learn about their specific risk and ways to help prevent flood loss.