Stormwater Committee

Meeting Schedule:  First Wednesday of Each Month

Time: 5:30 P.M.

Location:  Godfrey Village Hall

Next Meeting Scheduled:  Wednesday, February 01, 2023

Time: 5:30 P.M.

Location:  Godfrey Village Hall

Madison County – Updated Flood Map Open Houses

Updated Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps are being released for Madison County.  Two Open Houses are scheduled.

As severe weather events grow more frequent, did you know flooding is the top natural disaster in the United States? And that flood risk is increasing here in Illinois? Do you know your flood risk? Do you know how to best protect your home and loved ones?

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and Madison County community officials invite members of the community to join them at two in-person Flood Risk Open Houses on January 18, 2023, in Granite City, and January 19 in Wood River. At each Open House, residents will:

Hear from the project team, as well as flood insurance professionals and state officials about what updated flood maps mean for their community.
Look at the preliminary Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Madison County here.

Enter your address to see the updated flood maps at https://msc.fema.gov/fmcv eIf you cannot attend an Open House, reach out to the FEMA Flood Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) at (877) 336-2627, via email or via chat.  A map specialist can help answer your questions.

Get answers to questions about the maps, the mapping process and flood insurance.

Madison County – Updated Flood Map Open Houses

Two Open Houses are scheduled:

1/18/23   from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Granite City Township Hall, 2060 Delmar Ave; Granite City, IL 62040
1/19/23   from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Wood River Public Library, 326 E. Ferguson Ave; Wood River, IL 62095

Property owners must know their risk and use the tools and programs they have, including flood insurance.  Flood insurers use the FIRM and FIS to set requirements and costs.

Storm Water Links:

MS4 Newsletters
Stormwater Brochures
General NPDES Permit
Watershed Plans
National Flood Insurance Program
Madison County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan