Volusia County FEMA Flood Zone Updates 2026 | JRH Engineering
Updated: Sep 29
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What Volusia County's FEMA Map Update Means
FEMA has proposed updated flood maps for Volusia County. The new maps can change flood zones and Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) for parcels in Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, DeLand, New Smyrna Beach and unincorporated areas.
Proposed maps have a formal comment and appeal period. Confirm your parcel and the exact dates on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and with your community floodplain administrator.
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What Could Change for Your Property
Parcels may move between Zone X and Special Flood Hazard Areas such as Zone AE or VE
Higher BFEs can raise finished floor and foundation requirements
Letter of Map Amendment eligibility can change near revised boundaries
Detention pond and retention sizing may need to reflect revised BFEs
Comments vs. Appeals
Comments address non-hazard information, such as boundaries or road names
Appeals challenge the flood hazard information and need technical or scientific data
Unincorporated parcels go through Volusia County; parcels inside a city go through that city
Who Reviews Volusia County Stormwater
Volusia County or the city, the St. Johns River Water Management District and FDEP, depending on the project
Project: Small-Bay Warehouse Site Development, Cocoa, FL
This nearby Space Coast project shows the same coastal drainage and flood-zone issues that Volusia County sites face.
25,000–30,000 SF small-bay warehouse with tractor-trailer dock access in Cocoa, Brevard County
Permitting through Brevard County
Read the full Cocoa warehouse case study
Challenges
Docks, truck turning radii and staging competed with stormwater for site area
The large roof and pavement area generated significant runoff
Objectives
Size detention pond storage for the full impervious area.
Keep truck operations free of drainage conflicts.
Solutions JRH Engineering Provided
Full civil engineering package: site plan, grading, drainage, SWPPP and paving
Detention pond analysis sized for the full warehouse and pavement area
Truck layout set first, with the stormwater system designed around it
Results:
Detention pond storage met Brevard County criteria
No conflicts between dock operations and stormwater features
Complete civil package delivered for permitting
Flood Map Updates in Florida, Texas and North Carolina
Florida
Texas
North Carolina
NC flood maps are published through NC Emergency Management's Flood Risk Information System.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has FEMA proposed new flood maps for Volusia County?
Yes; check the FEMA Map Service Center and your community for the proposed maps and appeal dates.
What is the difference between a comment and an appeal?
Comments address non-hazard details; appeals challenge flood hazard data and need technical support.
Where do I file a comment or appeal?
Through Volusia County for unincorporated parcels, or through your city if inside city limits.
Will a new AE or VE zone affect my building plans?
It can raise finished floor and foundation requirements and usually requires an elevation certificate.
Can revised flood zones change detention pond design?
Yes, updated BFEs can change drainage and detention pond sizing.
Does JRH Engineering obtain building permits?
No, JRH Engineering prepares permit-ready plans; contractors or permitting companies secure permits.
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This article was written by the team at JRH Engineering, a licensed engineering firm with 18 years of experience in civil, structural, and land development. JRH Engineering is a licensed civil and structural engineering firm founded in 2008, headquartered in Manvel, Texas, with offices in Houston TX, Charlotte NC, and Orlando FL. Certified WBE, WOSB, and HUB-eligible. Phone: (800) 227-9635 | sales@jrhengineering.net | jrhengineering.net. Texas PE license is F-10385. North Carolina PE license is P-3118. Florida license is 38516.
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