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Your flood risk
may be wrong. We built this because we lived it.

FEMA maps are confusing. Insurance agents have incentives. Lenders just want compliance. After building in a FEMA AE zone and spending years navigating federal flood maps, public records, and regulatory systems firsthand — we created the independent analysis service we wished had existed.

Licensed: John Richardson  |  NPN21235461  |  Multi-State Flood Insurance Professional  |  FEMA/Flood Mapping Specialist
40%
of flood claims occur outside high-risk zones
5M+
properties remapped since 2020
30%
flood damage risk over a 30-year mortgage
$0
flood coverage in standard homeowner policies
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What flood zone is your property in?

Enter your address for a preliminary flood zone snapshot. Takes under 10 seconds.

This snapshot is preliminary. Your full Flood Risk Intelligence™ report includes map amendment history, insurance cost analysis, elevation data, regulatory flags, and expert recommendations.

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Powered by FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. Preliminary only — a full review may identify amendment or appeal opportunities. Zone reference guide →

Why MyFloodReview
"I learned what most property owners never find out — the hard way."

After building in a FEMA AE flood zone and spending years in the weeds with federal flood maps, public records requests, state agencies, and regulatory processes, I built a service I wish had existed. Most property owners are making decisions based on incomplete, outdated, or agent-filtered information.

MyFloodReview provides the independent, plain-language flood intelligence that helps you understand your true risk picture — not what your lender needs for compliance, and not what serves an insurer's bottom line.

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John Richardson Licensed Insurance Professional · FEMA/Flood Mapping Specialist
NPN21235461 · WA · CA · OR · Multi-State
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Primary Source Research FEMA FIRM maps, USGS watershed data, county GIS parcel records, PRA-obtained government documents
What Others Miss
  • 🗺️
    Map Amendment History LOMAs and LOMRs that changed your zone — and what that means for insurance requirements
  • 📊
    Risk Rating 2.0 Implications FEMA's 2021 pricing overhaul created winners and losers most agents haven't explained
  • 💰
    NFIP vs. Private Market Reality When the government program costs more — and when private flood insurance is the smarter choice
  • Regulatory Compliance Flags Evolving state and federal floodplain rules that may affect your property's future costs
  • 🎯
    Elevation Certificate Value Whether an EC could reduce your premium — or support a zone designation challenge
Flood Risk Intelligence™ Reports

Choose your level of analysis

Every report is reviewed before delivery. Not a template. Not automated.

Level 1
Flood Risk Snapshot
$49
Quick clarity on your flood zone, insurance requirements, and current coverage status.
  • Current FEMA flood zone analysis
  • Insurance requirement determination
  • NFIP vs. private market overview
  • Plain-language zone explanation
  • Written report delivered by email
Level 3
Comprehensive Review
$129
All Level 2 plus expert optimization guidance to reduce risk and protect your investment.
  • Everything in Analysis
  • Up to 5-year policy review
  • Up to 3 insurance quote reviews
  • Regulatory compliance review
  • Risk mitigation recommendations
  • Expert follow-up support included
  • Zone appeal/LOMA pathway assessment

Not sure which level is right? Download a sample report first — enter your email and we'll send it immediately.

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What your report includes

Commercial & Portfolio

Beyond residential

The same flood mapping methodology applies to commercial properties — the financial stakes are simply higher and the decisions more complex.

  • Commercial property flood zone due diligence
  • Portfolio-level flood exposure assessment
  • SBA and lender compliance review
  • Development site flood risk analysis
  • Business flood insurance cost intelligence
  • Multi-property zone change monitoring
  • Regulatory compliance for floodplain development

Commercial flood insurance requirements follow the same FEMA zone designations as residential. AE is AE — whether it's a home or a business. What differs is coverage structure, policy limits, and business interruption considerations.

Request a Commercial Consultation

Commercial engagements are scoped individually. Tell us about your property or portfolio and we'll follow up within one business day.

Flood Intelligence Library

Understand your risk before decisions are made for you

The information that could change your premium — or save your property value — is rarely explained clearly. Start here.

What FEMA Flood Zones Actually Mean — And What They Don't

Zone AE, Zone X, Zone VE — most property owners have no idea what these designations mean for insurance, mortgage requirements, or actual flood probability.

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NFIP vs. Private Flood Insurance: The Real Cost Comparison in 2026

The National Flood Insurance Program isn't always the cheapest option. Risk Rating 2.0 changed the math significantly and most owners don't know their alternatives.

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How to Challenge Your Flood Zone Designation with a LOMA

If your property sits above the base flood elevation, you may be misclassified. A Letter of Map Amendment can remove the federal flood insurance requirement entirely.

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How FEMA's Pricing Overhaul Changed Your Flood Insurance Bill

FEMA's 2021 Risk Rating 2.0 created winners and losers. Whether your premium went up or down depends on factors most agents haven't explained to you.

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Flood Disclosure Requirements: What Sellers Must Reveal by State

Flood history disclosure laws vary dramatically by state. Understanding what's legally required — and what's commonly omitted — protects your transaction.

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Why Flood Risk in WA, CA & OR Is More Complex Than You Think

Rivers rise. Maps change. West Coast flood risk is driven by river overflow, runoff, terrain, and changing conditions — and can vary significantly within the same neighborhood.

Read more →