FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Central Lane County, Oregon

BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has revised preliminary flood maps for Lane County and the Cities of Creswell, Cottage Grove, Eugene, and Springfield. The maps identify revised flood hazards along Amazon, Fall, and Silk Creeks; Coast and Middle Forks of the Willamette River; and the Row River. The new maps will help building officials, contractors, and homeowners make effective mitigation decisions, thereby contributing to safer and more disaster resilient communities.

Before the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) become effective, there is a 90-day appeal period from January 23, 2026 to April 16, 2026. During that time, residents or businesses with supporting technical and scientific information, such as detailed hydraulic or hydrologic data, can appeal the flood risk information on the preliminary maps, which can be viewed at hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload/.

Flood hazards change over time due to shifts in weather patterns, erosion, and community development. Officials from FEMA, United States Army Corps of Engineers, the State of Oregon, Lane County, and the Cities of Creswell, Cottage Grove, Eugene, and Springfield worked together to provide updated information that accurately reflects the flood risk. These changes may also affect future building standards or insurance requirements.

The local mapping project is part of a national effort led by FEMA to increase local knowledge of flood risks and support actions to address and reduce the effects of flooding on new and improved structures. FEMA encourages residents to review the preliminary flood maps to learn about local flood risks, potential future flood insurance requirements, and identify any concerns or questions.

Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the U.S., with 98% of counties experiencing a flood event.

For more information, contact the FEMA Region 10 Regional Service Center at [email protected].

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