Flood Hazard Regulations

Some areas in Snoqualmie are designated special flood hazard areas, therefore, the City of Snoqualmie participates in a program called National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) which provides flood insurance protection to property owners in flood-prone areas. 

Among other things, the NFIP requires that communities containing special flood hazard areas and other flood-prone areas adopt floodplain management regulations that meet certain minimum criteria set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  These regulations are designed to reduce or avoid flood damages. 

FEMA regularly updates its flood insurance rate maps and applicable regulations.  When this occurs, the City of Snoqualmie must update its flood hazard regulations to remain in compliance with federal rules.  FEMA is also issuing updated maps for King County which will take effect on August 19, 2020, however, the mapped floodplain and floodway in Snoqualmie is not changing as a result of these map updates. 

• Floodplain/floodway map (downtown Snoqualmie)
• See Adopted Flood Hazard Regulations SMC 15.12

Repetitive Loss Area Analysis

The City completed a draft CRS Repetitive Loss Area Analysis, and the Council adopted Resolution 1686: Repetitive Loss Are Analysis, in partnership with the City’s continued FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) program. Participation in FEMA’s Community Rating System results in a discount to National Flood Insurance Program flood insurance policyholders. Community Development can be contacted at communitydevelopment@snoqualmiewa.gov with any questions or feedback. Community engagement will be referenced in the annual progress report required by the CRS program. More information on the National Flood Insurance Program and the Community Rating System can be found at Community Rating System | FEMA.gov and | The National Flood Insurance Program (floodsmart.gov).

• Resolution 1686: Repetitive Loss Area Analysis