FEMA Panel A Miami-Dade County
About This Dataset
This dataset shows the boundaries of FEMA flood insurance map panels that cover Miami-Dade County, helping you locate the official flood risk information for your specific area. Since these maps are updated roughly every decade, they're your source for understanding which flood zone your property falls into and what insurance or building requirements apply to your home or business.
Why This Matters
- A homeowner shopping for property in Miami-Dade can identify which FEMA panel covers their potential neighborhood, then access the detailed flood risk map for that area to understand their flood insurance needs.
- A real estate agent or mortgage lender uses panel IDs to direct clients to the correct FEMA flood map section, ensuring accurate flood zone classification for loan approval.
- A city planner or developer checking which FEMA panels intersect a proposed development site to determine required flood mitigation standards and building elevations.
Key Metadata
| Publisher | Miami-Dade County, Florida |
|---|---|
| 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 | FEMA flood map flood insurance flood panel flood zone Miami-Dade FIRM map flood insurance rate map property flood risk flood panel boundaries |
Columns / Fields
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
OBJECTID |
integer | FEMAPanel: OBJECTID |
PANELID |
text | A unique identifier code assigned to each FEMA disaster assistance panel or application. This is the primary reference number used to track and link disaster relief records. AI |
SHAPE__Area |
number | FEMAPanel: SHAPE__Area |
SHAPE__Length |
number | FEMAPanel: SHAPE__Length |
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Quality Breakdown
A
Composite Score: 96%
Findings
- Row count not available