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Know Your Flood Hazard
Scottsbluff's City Viewer Map  map displays floodway, floodplain, and FEMA flood zones. 
To access:

• Agree to the terms and click OK on the disclaimer page
• Click the Layers icon in either the lower center or upper left corner
• Select the eye beside Flood Zones to reveal the floodway, floodplain and FEMA zones.
  • Specific layers can be selected by clicking the dropdown arrow to the left of the eye.
  • It may be helpful to turn off the City Boundaries layer or Official City Zoning within the City Boundaries drop-down menu.

The United States Geological Survey Flood Inundation Map displays both real-time stream level data and models flood inundation levels.  To view inundation levels:

• Click close at bottom of Welcome box
• Click on the stream gage located in Scottsbluff 
• On the left color depth gage, slide the gray/black bar up and down to see where floodwaters inundate the City.

Insure Your Property
Protect Property from Floods:

• Flood Smart A website  for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
• FEMA Flood Insurance Information

Community Rating System

• Scottsbluff is a CRS Class 8 City, which provides flood insurance discounts to residents
• CRS Annual Report 

Protect People From Flooding

• Warning Signals
  • Sign up for  Panhandle Alert  to receive emergency notifications
  • Check the National Weather Service  for alerts and warnings
• Safety /Evacuation Plans
  • Develop a plan with tips from Ready.gov
  • Learn flood preparedness, response, and cleanup  at Ready.gov 

Protect Property From Flooding

• Elevate utilities
• Store Valuables above flood level
• FEMA resources to protect your property

Build Responsibly

• City of Scottsbluff Floodplain Permits  for all construction in the floodplain or floodway
  • Call Development Services 308-630-6243 to secure all permits before building
• City of Scottsbluff Floodway Ordinance Chapter 25, Article 19
• Learn more about construction in the flood zone with FEMA Technical Bulletins

Protect Natural Floodplain Function

• Floodplains provide water storage, water quality,  groundwater recharge, erosion control, wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities.  Learn more at: 
  • National Wildlife Federation
  • FEMA Benefits of Natural Floodplains

For More Information:

• National Weather Service Flood Safety Tips and Resources
• These FEMA publications are also available at the Lied Scottsbluff Public Library

CONTACT INFO
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

City Hall
2525 Circle Drive
Scottsbluff, NE 69361

P: (308) 630-6243
F: (308) 630-6294

Hours:
Monday through Friday
7:30 am to 4:00 pm