Flood Protection and Safety

 

Jefferson County’s Flooding Risk

History of Jefferson County Flooding

Floodplain Map-Jefferson County-Map #1

Structures in the Flood Hazard Area-Jefferson County Map #6

Floodplain Map-Structures-Charles Town-Map #6A

Floodplain Map-Structures-Harpers Ferry-Map #6B

Floodplain Map-Structures-Ranson-Map #6C

Floodplain Map-Structures-Shepherdstown-Map #6D

No Special Flood Hazard Area in Bolivar

Jefferson County All Hazard Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan

Floodplain Development Permit Requirements & Where to Get a Permit

Substantial Improvement/Damage Requirements

Elevation Certificates

Property Protection Measures

Flood Safety-Before, During & After a Flood

Local Flood Warning Plan

Flood Insurance (You don’t have to be in a designated floodplain to purchase flood insurance.)

Community Rating System

Drainage System Maintenance

The Natural and Beneficial Functions of Floodplains

Real Time River Gage Data for Jefferson County

Shenandoah River at Millville, WV

Potomac River at Shepherdstown, WV