Project timeline, 1977 to present

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
  • 1977: Data gathered for prior Clearwater River floodplain mapping
  • 2005-2015: Paper floodplain maps converted to digital floodplain maps without a new flood study
  • 2012-2019: Technical data collected and analyzed for updating the Clearwater River floodplain
  • 2020: Draft Clearwater River floodplain maps produced
  • January 2021: Preliminary Clearwater River FIRMs produced, public meeting held
  • Early 2021: Public open houses for preliminary maps
  • Jan. 6, 2022: Clearwater River revised FIS and FIRMs adopted as regulatory flood information until such time that better information is provided
  • April 5, 2023: End of statutory 90-day appeal period after FEMA published a notice of proposed flood hazard determinations in the local newspaper. FEMA did not receive any appeals of the proposed flood hazard determinations or submittals regarding the revised FIS report and FIRM during that time.
  • Oct. 5, 2023: Final revised FIS and FIRMs go into effect by FEMA
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Missoula County commissioners approved a resolution on Aug. 28 to amend the Floodplain Regulations that adopt the final flood hazard determination for the Clearwater River. The map will go into effect on Oct. 5, 2023.