Additional Flood Protection Information

  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
    • Agency of the US Government tasked with Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery planning
  • FEMA Flood Hazard Mapping Frequently Asked Questions
  • The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
    • The City of Troutdale is full compliance with the minimum NFIP floodplain management requirements, with several standards enacted that exceed the minimum requirements.
  • Community Rating System (CRS) Fact Sheet
    • The City of Troutdale participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS). The CRS was implemented in 1990 as a voluntary program for recognizing and encouraging community floodplain management activities exceeding the minimum NFIP standards. Any community in full compliance with the minimum NFIP floodplain management requirements may apply to join the CRS.
  • FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
    • Interactive online mapping service that provides access to up-to-date FIRM maps and letters of map change searchable by property address. Please contact the City of Troutdale Floodplain Manager for a specific determination of your flood hazard zone and any relevant development standards.
  • The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI)
    • DOGAMI offers services to:
      • 1. Identify and provide awareness of flood-related hazards
      • 2. Target mitigation projects to reduce flood risk 
      • 3. Improve hazard mitigation, comprehensive, and climate change resilience planning
  • Multnomah County Flood Information – Flood Insurance Map Update Information
    • Multnomah County website that provides information on the current and ongoing FEMA floodplain map update process
  • City of Troutdale Facebook Page 
    • Provides information on warning, safety, evacuation, and other topics of immediate concern when a flood threatens
  • Multnomah County Drainage District (MCDD) Emergency Management and Flood Plan
    • MCDD provides flood protection in the Columbia River Corridor. MCDD’s Mission is to enhance community safety and support the region’s vitality by reducing flood risk, maintaining our levee system, managing drainage, and responding to emergencies.
  • National Weather Service - Sandy River at Bull Run Hydrologic Information 
    • National Weather Service maintained real-time gage information for current Sandy River at Bull Run water levels and, when available, flood height predictions.
  • State of Oregon Hazard Viewer 
    • The HazVu map provides a way to view many different geologic hazards in the state of Oregon.  You can enter the address for your home, school, business, or public buildings on your area to see what hazards might affect you.
  • USGS - Sandy River at Bull Run Hydrologic Information)
    • U.S. Geological Survey maintained real-time gage information for current Sandy River at Bull Run water levels and, when available, flood height predictions.
  • USGS - Sandy River at Marmot Hydrologic Information)
    • U.S. Geological Survey maintained real-time gage information for current Sandy River near Marmot, OR water levels and, when available, flood height predictions.
  • USGS - Beaver Creek at Troutdale, OR Hydrologic Information 
    • U.S. Geological Survey maintained real-time gage information for current Beaver Creek water levels and, when available, flood height predictions.
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