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Aberdeen
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FEMA floodplain remapping and interior drainage study

Summary

FEMA is redrawing Brown County flood maps and, without this study, a big chunk of the north side could land in the floodplain — spiking homeowners' flood insurance. The study models the city's storm sewers, ponds, and pumps to show FEMA the real risk.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Costs up to $299,041 (only ~$150,000 was budgeted), but could save north-side homeowners from major flood insurance increases.

✅Who benefits

North-side property owners who could otherwise be mapped into the floodplain and face steep insurance costs.

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