The National Flood Insurance Program aims to reduce the impact of flooding on private and public structures.

Use the FEMA Mapping website to look up locations in the United States to see what the flood maps cover!

The Town of York wants to ensure all our citizens and visitors are fully aware of the hazards related to flooding. 

As a coastal community we do experience flooding given the right set of circumstances.  It’s important to know that street flooding from pooling water is also common in our area, and we want everyone to be aware of the risks of all types of floods and know what action to take in the event of a flood.

Maine experienced a 1-percent annual coastal storm event in February 1978 that resulted in $20,693,181 of damage to public and private infrastructure due to coastal flooding, tidal surge, and high winds. After the event, USGS surveyed and cataloged approximately 100 high water marks (HWMs) that have not been revisited since to determine status. The big picture is to locate and determine status and validate accuracy of existing HWMs, re-survey and/or re-establish better locations when appropriate, and photograph and provide survey data through out the State. The Maine SJ team decided to do a "Pilot Project" of two communities (York, ME and Portland, ME).