City of St. Charles, Illinois
Flood Plain Information

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provides protection for property owners against flood loss while working with communities to develop Floodplain Management programs. Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) identify areas of high risk.

The Engineering Office maintains current FEMA maps and assists residents, contractors, realtors and engineers in determining whether a piece of property lies within a floodplain or not. FEMA maps are also available on-line. The Engineering Office also provides advice and assistance to residents experiencing flooding and drainage problems. Assistance requests can by made by phone, fax, in person (please call 630-377-4486 for an appointment) or by e-mail.

How to get an elevation certificate

For the purpose of identifying flood zones to determine flood insurance rates, the Flood Insurance Rate Maps prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Kane County are currently used.

For the purpose of regulating property development, the above mentioned FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps are used to determine whether or not a property is subject to special building requirements.

Please contact the Public Works Engineering Division, 2 E. Main Street, St. Charles, Illinois 60174, telephone 630-377-4486 with any questions you may have.