floodplain services
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE FLOODPLAIN
HCI has the expertise to help you navigate floodplain challenges with confidence. Whether you need floodplain determinations, alterations, or permitting, our team provides the knowledge and guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while minimizing risk. Our services include, but are not limited to, the following:
Land Development Plans
Mass Grading and Drainage Plans
Floodplain Mapping
Volume Calculations
Cut/Fill Balance
FEMA CERTIFICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS
HCI takes the complexity out of compiling the necessary FEMA documentation for land and building activities within the floodplain. Our services include:
Elevation Certificates
Conditional Letter of Map Amendments / Revisions (CLOMA/CLOMR)
Letter of Map Amendments / Revisions (LOMA/LOMR)
MT-1 and MT-2 (No-Rise Certifications)
ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATIONS
Just because FEMA has not mapped your area does not mean you are free from flood risk. Some areas lack assigned base flood elevations, while others may not appear on FEMA maps at all. If past experiences or property indicators suggest potential flooding concerns, HCI can help you assess and understand your risk. Our services include:
Onsite consultation to review drainage patterns and discuss possible concerns
Review of publicly available FEMA documents and their impact to the property
Numerical analysis for determining a base flood elevation
Property risk assessment