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Eileen Rizzolo, Nutley, New Jersey
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I am interested in purchasing a house which shows at low risk on your chart, yet, about .3 miles away, about a minute away, the houses are in a high risk. The address I want to purchase is 71 Deer Path Drive, Flanders, NJ - low risk. The house one minute away is 32 Downstream Drive, Flanders, NJ. what do you think I should do?
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Posted on 9/2/2010 5:15:01 PM
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Southwest Georgia
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FEMA updated the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM MAPS) on September 25, 2009. The information on your website states effective FIRM date of 1990. This should be updated to reflect current data, as there have been MANY changes to the flood zones since 1990.
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Posted on 9/1/2010 12:27:38 PM
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Max
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Maria -- your house is probably your biggest investment. Living so close to the beach, and with the weird weather that is happening lately, I think it's a good idea to make sure your home is protected. If you are not in a flood zone, then your yearly premium should be quite affordable.
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Posted on 6/25/2010 4:56:42 PM
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Maria, Milford, CT
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When did Milford, CT get hit with a major flood. I presently live 2600 feet from the beach and my home insurance agent stated I should think about getting it.
What is your opinion?
Thanks,
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Posted on 6/23/2010 7:50:12 PM
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Arlington, Texas
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I was just looking at your website...I am curious about how far back flood data is available..I have personally witnessed a major flood problem at Arlington Lake in Arlington, Texas back in the late 80's...this is a while back..but I just looked up one home I was at due to it belonging to a friend and know it to have been under water. Although this happened the home is shown to be in the "Low" Risk and no prior flood history is listed...No major improvements have been made in the area to stop this from reoccuring and so there has to be at least a moderate risk of recurrance..when it happens...People have to evacuate... it hasn't happened in about 20 years...This doesn't mean it may not happen tomorrow. I know it almost happened again a couple of times but fell a few inches short. My interest is especially due to wanting to purchase in the area...It's impossible to assertain which homes were under water..No one is talking..Any hints?
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Posted on 10/31/2009 1:44:34 AM
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Max
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Kirk,
Send me your address -- max@freeflood.com and I'll see what I can determine.
Thanks
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Posted on 8/17/2009 4:12:51 PM
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Kirk, Suffolk, VA
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none of my neighbors are in flood zone, but my mortgage company is saying that I am in Flood Zone A. Your site says that I am in flood zone X. The FEMA map is sketchy. What do I do to demonstrte I am not in a the flood zone?
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Posted on 8/15/2009 9:07:55 AM
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Max Madden
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Thanks for your comments, Christopher! We're glad to be of service.
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Posted on 4/13/2009 9:33:19 AM
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Christopher Rogers
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I am very glad that this website exists. The municipality that my prospective house is in does not supply elevation or address results for flood plain analysis. This site saved me from needing to get the properrty surveyed. Unfortunately, the house is within a flood plane. Maybe becasue it is on the edge of the plain, I may still get minimal rates on insurance and a good chance of investment/resale of the house if I were to purchace it.
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Posted on 4/10/2009 8:01:33 PM
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D. Titus-1029 Minnetonka rd Severn, MD
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You have my property listed as Flood zone A , when in fact it is comprised of both A and C. The westerly portion is low and is indeed zone A, while the far eastern side where the house is located is well out of the flood plane. Could you please correct your data to reflect this? I have lived here for close to 30 years and never , ever under no storms or hurricane situations has the water backup ( caused by an undersized storm drain culvert) reached the dwelling. I am trying to sell my house and the insurance people rely on your information to set the coverage. Please rectify.
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Posted on 2/15/2009 11:31:46 AM
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Max
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Hi Momma,
we use the FEMA maps and industry-standard GIS mapping tools. The data we provide is as accurate as possible, and checked thoroughly by industry professionals. Sometimes, properties are on the boundaries of flood zones and map panels. In most cases, these properties cannot be automatically determined -- but since we offer no manual lookup service, we adjust the risk accordingly and display the information.
Thanks for using FreeFlood.com - please let me know if you have any further questions.
Max Madden
President
FreeFlood.com
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Posted on 12/3/2008 12:48:05 PM
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mommajoyjoy@aol
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your information is often helpful but can be dangerous when incorrect
example-14060 harbor lane is in flood zone A5 on panel 120192 0119B but you have it on panel 120192 0117 B in a B zone. Who checks your work? i would love to know because i would really love to have a reliable site like this; i work for a land surveying company and we always check flood zones and do elevation certificates, thanks, please reply
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Posted on 12/2/2008 10:21:28 AM
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Freeflood.com
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Yes -- Hurricane IKE took us down for a couple of days. We tried everything to stay alive, but our internet provider went down.
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Posted on 9/16/2008 1:26:11 PM
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Hurricane Ike
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Did the hurricane take you guys down?
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Posted on 9/15/2008 10:04:52 PM
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Joe Valrico, Fla.33596
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I can not find one property that you have in Valrico? You have a lot in Brandon, (which is just across the street, however none in Valrico.....Why?
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Posted on 8/22/2008 12:03:16 PM
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Cedar Rapids
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thanks for the information, it is very helpful.
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Posted on 8/7/2008 4:21:40 PM
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Pembroke Pines, FL
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I don't know about Montana, but this site is very useful around here. I didn't realize how many nice homes around here are in the flood zone!
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Posted on 7/23/2008 11:17:44 AM
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Houston, TX
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Thanks for the great site! I am using it to advise my customers.
Jen
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Posted on 7/18/2008 11:27:14 AM
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Posted on 6/1/2008 9:39:17 AM
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