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FHAT - State of Hawaii Flood Hazard Assessment Tool
FHAT is a GIS application showing flood plain maps.
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Kauai County Code: Floodplain Management
FEMA NFIP Technical Bulletins
FEMA Elevation Certificate and Instructions
DOCUMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN FLOODPLAIN AREAS
| Title |
Description |
Modified Date |
| Elevation Certificate(PDF, 7MB) |
NFIP Elevation Certificate and Instructions 2023 EDITION |
08/01/2024 |
| Floodproofing Certificate(PDF, 133KB) |
|
4/8/2009 |
| No Rise Certification(PDF, 12KB) |
“No-Rise” Certification Form |
2/21/2008 |
| NFIP Construction Certificate Management(PDF, 7MB) |
This policy and standard operating procedure shall be for the management of Elevation Certificates and other floodplain-related construction certificates, especially those required for Community Rating System (CRS) credit as construction certificate manag |
8/18/2022 |
| Coastal High Hazard Area Certification(PDF, 907KB) |
This form is to certify that the plans for any new structures, construction and improvements that will be constructed within the V-Zone Flood Hazard Area conforms to the requirements of Section 15-1.5 of Kauai County Code. |
4/30/2007 |
| Flood Hazard Area Certification(PDF, 972KB) |
This form is to certify that the plans for any new structures, construction and improvements that will be constructed within the A, AE, and AH zone (excluding floodway) Flood Hazard Area conforms to the requirements of Section 15-1.5 of Kauai County Code. |
4/30/2007 |
| Floodway Certification Form(PDF, 699KB) |
This form is to certify that the plans for any new structures, construction and improvements that will be constructed within the flood way of the Flood Hazard Area conforms to the requirements of Section 15-1.5 of Kauai County Code. |
4/30/2007 |
FLOOD PROTECTION RESOURCE LIBRARY
| Title |
Description |
| Above the Flood: Elevating Your Floodprone House(PDF, 89MB) |
FEMA 347: This publication describes how homeowners in Miami-Dade County elevated their damaged slab-on-grade masonry houses following the devastating effects of Hurricane Andrew. |
| Answers to Questions About the National Flood Insurance Program(PDF, 6MB) |
|
| Coastal Construction Manual(PDF, 32MB) |
FEMA P-55: Principles and Practices of Planning, Siting, Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas (Fourth Edition) |
| Elevated Residential Structures(PDF, 11MB) |
FEMA 54 |
| Mitigation of Flood and Erosion Damage to Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas(PDF, 8MB) |
FEMA 257: This publication documents the broad range of non-structural mitigation activities undertaken nationwide in communities exposed to coastal flooding and erosion. |
| Protecting Building Utility Systems From Flood Damage(PDF, 37MB) |
FEMA P-348: Principles and Practices for the Design and Construction of Flood Resistant Building Utility Systems, Edition 2 |
| Protecting Floodplain Resources(PDF, 45MB) |
FEMA 268: This guidebook has been written to officials and citizens at the local level, to a basic understanding of natural resources in floodplains, and to offer suggestions for creating strategies for wisely managing these important areas. |
| Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards(PDF, 15MB) |
FEMA P-85: A Multi-Hazard Foundation and Installation Guide (Second Addition) |
| Reducing Damage from Localized Flooding(PDF, 9MB) |
FEMA 511 |
Letters of Map Change Actions
LETTERS OF MAP CHANGES (LOMC) ACTIONS
KAUAI COUNTY, HAWAII
(Community No.: 150002)
| Tax Map Key |
LOMC |
Case No. |
Effective Date |
Project Identifier |
Map Panel No. (Old) |
Map Panel No. (Current) |
Flooding Source |
Comment |
| (4) 1-6-005:069 |
LOMA |
|
3/6/1981 |
Parcel 69, Fourth Division, Zone 1, Section 6, Plat 05 |
0258 |
|
|
* |
| (4) 3-6-011:037 |
LOMA |
98-09-374A |
4/28/1998 |
Lot 197, Map 22 2930 Pua Nani Street |
0202C |
0326E |
Nawiliwili Stream |
* |
| (4) 4-9-004:025 |
LOMR-F |
02-09-080A |
1/18/2002 |
TMK No. 4-9-04-025(4), Lot 1-A, 5047A & 5047B Aliomanu Road |
0070C |
0095 |
Pacific Ocean |
Superseded by 06-09-B541A |
| (4) 4-4-002:032CPR Unit 1 |
LOMA |
03-09-0330A |
2/12/2003 |
Amended Map 1876 Amended Kipapa Estates Condominium Unit 16707 Kipapa Road |
0130D |
0185E |
Kalama Stream |
* |
| (4) 4-8-008:040 to 048 |
LOMR-F |
05-09-0641A |
6/3/2005 |
Lots 3-11, Anahola Village ResidenceLots, Unit 1,are removed from SFHA. |
0070C |
95E |
Anahola Stream |
|
| (4) 1-6-011:008 |
LOMA |
06-09-0181A |
11/29/05 |
Lot 2-G-1, Map 8Structure(4760 Menehune Road)is removed from SFHA |
258E |
258E |
Ponding |
|
| (4) 4-2-022:067 |
LOMA |
06-09-B290A |
3/2/2006 |
Lot 25, Nonaka Subdivision Phase II.Structurein Unit 1 (6401 Puu Pilo Road)is removed from SFHA. |
0192E |
192E |
Opaekaa Stream |
|
| (4) 4-9-004:025 |
LOMR-VZ |
06-09-B541A |
4/4/2006 |
Lot 1-A.Structure(5047-A Aliomanu Road)is removed from SFHA. |
0095E |
95E |
Pacific Ocean |
Correct address is #5047-B |
| (4) 4-1-005:003 |
LOMA |
06-09-BD82A |
9/12/2006 |
Por. of lot 52, Beach Walk TractStructure (Apt. Bldg)(320 Papaloa Road)is removed from SFHA. |
212E |
212E |
Wailua River |
|
|
LOMR-APP |
07-09-0537P |
1/26/2007 |
This LOMR is being issued to update the BFEs shown on FIRM Panels 0055E and 0313E to match the BFEs shown on the previously effective FIRM Panels 0055C and 0194D. |
0055E 0313E |
0055E 0313E |
Pacific Ocean |
|
| (4) 2-5-003:018 |
LOMA |
07-09-1175A |
6/07/2007 |
Lot 39-L-3, Lawai Homesteads.Property is removed from SFHA. |
292E |
292E |
Lawai Stream |
|
| (4) 3-6-011:038 |
LOMA |
08-09-0477A |
2/14/2008 |
Lot 198, Land Court Application 1087.Structure(2918 Pua Nani Street)is removed from SFHA. |
0326E 0328E |
0326E 0328E |
Nawiliwili Stream |
|
| (4) 1-3-006:028 |
LOMA |
08-09-1349A |
7/22/2008 |
Lot 5, Block 10, Kekaha Beach Homes.Structure(4631 Palila Loop)is removed from SFHA. |
0254E |
0254E |
Kekaha Drainageway |
|
| (4) 4-2-006:075 |
LOMA |
08-09-0946A |
8/14/2008 |
Lot 20, Opaekaa Falls Tract.Structure(6385 Ahele Drive)is removed from SFHA. |
0192E |
0192E |
Opaekaa Stream |
|
| (4) 4-5-004:013 |
LOMA |
08-09-1830A |
10/23/2008 |
Lot 7, Sloggett Subdivision.Structure(4547 Panihi Road)is removed from SFHA. |
0204E |
0204E |
Waikea Canal |
|
| (4) 2-7-004:061 |
LOMR Floodway |
09-09-0394A |
12/04/2008 |
Lot 44-E, described in Quitclaim Deed recorded as Document 93-214374 Bureau of Conveyances.Structure(4351-A Naulu Place)is removed from SFHA. |
0311E |
0311E |
Omao Stream |
|
| (4) 4-2-022:065 |
LOMR Floodway |
09-09-0193A |
2/10/2009 |
Lot 23, Nonaka Subdivision, Phase II.Structure(6427 Puupilo Road)is removed from SFHA. |
192E |
192E |
Opaekaa Stream |
|
| (4) 2-6-016:015 |
LOMA |
10-09-0072A |
11/30/2009 |
Lot 15, Kukuiʻula Large Lot Subdivisionis removed from SFHA. |
0313E |
0313E |
shallow flooding |
|
| (4) 1-3-006:035 |
LOMC |
11-09-3393A |
8/30/2011 |
Lot 12, Kekaha Beach Home, Block 10 |
0254F |
0254F |
Kekaha Drainageway; Cox Ditch |
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