Flood Zone B Miami-Dade County
About This Dataset
This dataset maps out which parts of Miami-Dade County are in flood zones, helping you understand your neighborhood's flood risk. It's updated every 10 years based on the latest federal flood maps, and it's crucial for homeowners, renters, and business owners to know if their property is in a high-risk flood zone—especially since flood insurance requirements and home values can depend on it.
Why This Matters
- A homeowner shopping for a house can check if the property is in a flood zone before making an offer and factor flood insurance costs into their decision.
- A small business owner evaluating a new location needs to know the flood risk to plan for insurance, emergency preparedness, and potential business interruptions.
- A community advocate can use the data to understand which neighborhoods face the greatest flood dangers and advocate for better drainage or resilience projects.
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 | flood zone flood risk flood maps flood insurance FEMA flood zone high-risk flood areas flood plain storm surge risk property flooding |
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Quality Breakdown
B
Composite Score: 90%
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