Floodplains
Trumbull County has special flood hazard areas that are subject to periodic inundation which may result in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base. Additionally, structures that are inadequately anchored, elevated, flood-proofed, or otherwise protected from flood damage also contribute to the flood loss. Therefore, an application for a floodplain development permit shall be required for all development activities located within or in contact with an identified special flood hazard area. Such application shall be made by the owner of the property or his/her authorized agent, prior to the actual commencement of such construction. Where it is unclear whether a development site is in a special flood hazard area, the Floodplain Administrator may require an application for a floodplain development permit to determine the development’s location. It shall be unlawful for any person to begin construction or other development activity, including but not limited to, filling; grading; construction; alteration, remodeling, or expanding any structure; or alteration of any watercourse wholly within, partially within or in contact with any identified special flood hazard area, until a floodplain development permit is obtained.
Special Purpose Flood Damage Reduction Resolution for Trumbull County, Ohio
(passed by the Trumbull County Commissioners May 5, 2010)
Useful forms available to download and print:
Note: Submit with H&H Analysis. The No Rise form requires an engineer to certify that the H&H complies with all local and federal standards. It contains very specific language that is tied to the standard engineering practices that must be used when conducting and H&H analysis. This form will ensure consistency.
Trumbull County is currently participating in the FEMA update of flood maps nationwide. This process requires the publishing of draft maps for public review. Below are further details concerning this process.
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas - Trumbull County
Further understanding of floodplains:
Definitions of FEMA Flood Zone Designations
The National Flood Insurance Program
CDC – Key facts about Flood Readiness
What to do before, during, and after a flood
Prepare your Disaster Supplies Kit
For more information contact:
Trish Nuskievicz, Assistant Director
Trumbull County Planning Commission
347 N. Park Avenue, Warren, Ohio 44481
(330) 675-2480, fax: (330) 675-2790