The City of Camarillo Public Works Department provides information regarding flood plains, flood hazards, and flood prevention. If you need assistance determining whether a property within the city limits lies in a Special Flood Hazard Area, contact the City of Camarillo Department of Public Works at 388-5340, weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM, or visit the Public Works counter at City Hall, 601 Carmen Dr.
FEMA LOMR Conejo Creek Area
Preliminary FEMA Floodplain
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is in the process of updating floodplain maps for our City. These maps show the extent and depth of potential flood hazard areas of the City. The City has been advised that mortgage lenders require flood insurance for properties affected by the floodplain maps. The revised floodplain maps are called Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps or DFIRM for short.
FAQ's
What is a floodplain?
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Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States. Flood effects can be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or very large, affecting entire river basins and multiple states. FEMA's website What is the history of flooding where I live?
FEMA LOMR Conejo Creek Area
