Know Your Flood Risk

Did you know that in a high-risk area, your home is more likely to be damaged by flood than by fire? 

Learn more about the flood hazard in your area

Flood Maps and flood protection information are available at the Community Development Center, located at 52610 NE 1st Street, Suite 120, Scappoose. Find out more by calling 503-543-7184 or go to the Flood Maps for more information. 

 

Floodplain information services 

If you live in the City limits, City staff is available to provide specific flood and flood-related information. They can provide information such as a FEMA elevation certificate or a Letter of Map Change, if one is available for your property. City staff can also help you estimate the risk of flooding to your home; and ways to reduce or prevent flood damage to your property; make site visits to review flood, drainage, and sewer problems; and provide and advise and assist on retrofitting techniques.

Floodplain Maps 

FEMA Floodplain Maps
Floodplain maps are digital and the various FEMA flood Hazard maps can be viewed by clicking here.

Floodplain Development Permits 

A permit will be required to build, grade, or fill in a floodplain. To speak with someone about these issues, please call 503-543-7184 (Planning) or visit the Community Development Center at 52610 NE 1st Ave., Scappoose. Build responsibly and click here to find out more about floodplain development and building permits.