Flood Plain Information: Helpful Publications
The following publications are available for viewing at the St. Charles Public Library.
The following publications are available for viewing at the St. Charles Public Library.
Come spring and summer, the City can expect heavy rain storms and the potential for flooding to accompany those heavy rains. In order to assist citizens that experience flooding due to significant rain events, the City will provide sand and sand bags at our Public Work Facility when a significant rain event is expected.
When flooding occurs, areas around and within your home can be very dangerous. Please consider the following safety tips:
Please call (630)443-3681 in an emergency for immediate Public Works assistance.
If this is a life threatening situation call 911 to dispatch emergency services personnel. Please provide the location of the flooding.
A LOMC is a letter which reflects an official revision to an effective NFIP map. LOMCs are issued in place of the physical revision and republication of the effective map.
The City maintains copies of Elevation Certificates for public inspection and insurance rating for many structures located in or adjacent to the floodplain.