The purpose of the Guide for Higher Regulatory Standards in Floodplain Management is to provide options for communities that want to implement floodplain regulations which reduce flood damage and the overall impacts of floods. These impacts include human risk, environmental damage, property damage, flood insurance claims, displacement of residents, and burden on community infrastructure and services. The Guide is not a substitute for a set of community floodplain regulations, nor is it a model floodplain ordinance. Rather it is a guide to enhancing existing regulations with higher standards..Read More

ASFPM surpasses 9,000 CFMs.

The library’s collection contains a large variety of materials that range from historical documents recording analysis of past flood events like Hurricane Katrina to technical documents regarding freeboard, floodproofing, and similar matters of concern for practicing floodplain managers as well as our K-12 special collection that provides flood education materials for teachers to use.

ASFPM reaches 5,000 members.

The ASFPM Science Service Center is renamed the Flood Science Center.

CFM exam removes all the True/False questions and increases the percentage of questions in the Mitigation category, as a result of the Reliability and Validity study conducted between 2009-11.

ASFPM works with Congressman Earl Blumenauer to pass an amendment to the Disaster Recovery Reform Act to provide for federal assistance to facilitate mutual aid assistance for floodplain management and building code administration and enforcement.

Developed by ASFPM’s Flood Science Center and the Coastal States Organization, the CRS Green Guide was designed to go beyond what can be found in the 2017 CRS Coordinator’s Manual. It empowers communities already in the CRS to enhance their credits in 25 elements.

This guide is written specifically to help elected officials gain a comprehensive understanding of the range of choices that are available as they evaluate how to prepare for — and respond to — flood events in their communities. Elected officials, including mayors, council and commission members, judges and other board members, have a vested responsibility to protect and strengthen their communities. The guide walks officials through the key information needed to fulfill that responsibility.

Led by the ASFPM Policy Team, these monthly briefings feature review of the most pressing national policy issues of interest to the floodplain management community. Potential items of discussion include new legislation that has been introduced in Congress, agency budgets, federal rule making, ASFPM’s position on these issues, and potential actions that can be undertaken by ASFPM members.

ASFPM, working with Congress and the Digital Coast Partnership, helps ensure the passage of the Digital Coast Act which authorizes NOAA’s Digital Coast Program to provide data, tools and training for coastal managers.

ASFPM releases an update to the Flood Mapping for the Nation report . In the report, ASFPM estimates the cost to complete flood mapping in the US at $3.2 billion to $11.8 billion. The steady-state cost to then maintain accurate and up-to-date flood maps ranges from $107 million to $480 million annually. Ultimately, floodplain mapping is a sound investment that saves lives, reduces flood losses, and keeps communities thriving, all at a 2-to-1 cost benefit for taxpayers.

ASFPM unveils a fully redesigned Floods.org , transforming the site into a more intuitive, user-friendly hub for floodplain management professionals. With improved navigation, streamlined access to key resources, and a modernized design, the updated platform makes it easier than ever to find guidance, tools, and timely information—all in one place—strengthening its role as a trusted, go-to destination for members and non-members alike.

The Massachusetts Association for Floodplain Management (massFM) becomes the 38th chapter of the ASFPM.

ASFPM offers the first virtual CFM exam.

To help property owners, particularly those in flood-prone areas, understand their flood risk and the most effective flood mitigation strategies for their particular property, ASFPM launches ReduceFloodRisk.org , an interactive flood mitigation resource library.

Featuring a Wall of Honor and an Association Milestones page, ASFPM unveils a new online resource to preserve and celebrate the legacy of the people and activities who make significant and enduring contributions to flood risk management, the association, and the profession as a whole.

ASFPM and the NAI Policy Committee release the No Adverse Impact Legal Guide for Flood Risk Management. This document specifically targets local attorneys, and the association plans to expand the guide to include specialized narratives for floodplain managers.

ASFPM has more than 50 student members as we work to develop the next generation of floodplain managers.

To guide states through the strategic planning process, ASFPM has published Strategic Planning Guidance and Methodology for State Floodplain Management Programs . An updated and expanded version of the 2010 edition, this resource is intended for those who make policy decisions and set priorities for state floodplain programs.

A follow-up report to the one conducted in 2016, this new report provides a snapshot in time of the status of floodplain management at the local level, as well as furthering the understanding of long-term trends and highlighting best practices.

Developed in partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency, this guide equips state and local emergency managers with the essential knowledge and tools to navigate the complex landscape of floodplain management, particularly after a flood event when mitigation measures to prevent future flood losses are critical.