Special Flood Hazard Area Development

Our floodplain development ordinance has standards and restrictions for construction and development in designated flood hazard areas in the city. Areas affected by the regulations are located within the designated floodplain.

If you are considering construction on property located in a floodplain, you should consult our regulations before starting the permit process. 

Read the Code

Read the Aberdeen Municipal Code (AMC) for the existing floodplain rules and regulations, AMC 15.55.

Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs)

These FIRMS are preliminary maps. Please see FEMA's Flood Map Service Center for the complete set of official maps for Aberdeen.