West Des Moines, IA
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The City of West Des Moines participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This program, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), allows property owners in our city to purchase federally backed flood insurance.
Know Your Risk: Lenders and insurance companies use Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) to analyze the flood risk for individual properties. These digital maps help predict which areas are most likely to flood.
Check Your Property Status
If your property is in or near a flood-prone area, we recommend contacting your insurance agent or lender to discuss your coverage options. You can view the current maps and find answers to common questions below:
Requesting a Map Change
If you believe your property has been incorrectly identified as being in a flood zone, you can ask FEMA to review it. You will need to submit a formal request for a Letter of Map Change (LOMC).