County Flood Criteria 1982 A Miami-Dade County
About This Dataset
This dataset maps the official flood elevation boundaries that Miami-Dade County established in 1982 to protect properties and guide construction standards. It's essential for understanding which areas are considered flood-prone under county regulations and how building codes apply to your neighborhood.
Why This Matters
- A homeowner or real estate agent checking whether a property falls in a flood zone before purchasing or selling a home
- A contractor determining required flood-resistant building standards and elevation requirements for a new construction project
- A community planner or nonprofit assessing which neighborhoods need flood mitigation improvements or evacuation planning
Key Metadata
| Publisher | Miami-Dade County |
|---|---|
| Department | Regulatory and Economic Resources |
| Category | Production Content |
| Format | Feature Service |
| Last Updated | Updated 10 months ago |
| Rows | None |
| Civic Relevance | HIGH |
| Update Frequency | Every 10 years |
| Source | View on Open Data Portal |
| Keywords | flood zones Miami-Dade flood elevation requirements flood criteria boundaries flood maps Miami-Dade FEMA flood zones building code flood requirements flood-prone areas |
Columns / Fields
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
OBJECTID |
integer | CountyFloodCriteria1982: OBJECTID |
ELEV |
number | The elevation value measured in feet above sea level, used to determine flood risk criteria for Miami-Dade County based on 1982 standards. AI |
SYMBOL |
integer | A numeric code that represents different flood zones or risk categories, allowing properties to be quickly classified according to their flood vulnerability under the 1982 county flood criteria. AI |
GlobalID |
text | CountyFloodCriteria1982: GlobalID |
Shape__Length |
number | CountyFloodCriteria1982: Shape__Length |
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Quality Breakdown
A
Composite Score: 96%
Findings
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