Summary
The county must update its flood insurance rate map effective dates to June 2026 to keep residents eligible for federal flood insurance. Nine map panels along the Guilford and Stokes County lines were updated.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Failure to adopt the update could jeopardize property owners' flood insurance coverage.
Property owners in flood hazard areas needing continuous insurance coverage.
Downstream residents and neighborhoods experiencing road washouts and flooding.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Commissioners Meeting - Oct 01 2026
A local resident raised concerns about heavy stormwater runoff and flooding risks from large residential developments in southwest Clemmons, noting inadequate detention requirements for extreme rain events.
Board of Commissioners Meeting - 2026-08-13
The county updated flood insurance maps to reflect new federal flood studies, ensuring residents in floodplain areas maintain access to federal flood insurance discounts.
Board of Commissioners Briefing - 2026-08-10
The county must update its flood insurance rate map effective dates to June 2026 to keep residents eligible for federal flood insurance. Nine map panels along the Guilford and Stokes County lines were updated.
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