National Flood Insurance Program
Learn about our program
- Mesa County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) which makes federally backed flood insurance available for all eligible buildings, whether they are in a floodplain or not.
- Flood insurance covers direct losses caused by surface flooding, including a river flowing over its banks and local drainage problems.
- Buildings in a floodplain with federally backed mortgages require flood insurance.
Resources for the program
National Flood Insurance Program - Grandfather Rules - Fact Sheet
National Flood Insurance Program - Grandfather Rules - Map and Zone
National Flood Insurance Program - Mandatory Purchase of Flood Insurance Requirements
National Flood Insurance Program - Mesa County Hazard Mitigation Plan
National Flood Insurance Program - Preferred Risk Policy Frequently Asked Questions
Additional resources
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
22 Flood Mitigation Strategies - Reduce Flood Risk Strategies for Homeowners