Map Information

The current Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for the City of Sarasota and Sarasota County became effective4 on March 27, 2024. These replaced previous FIRMs dated November 4, 2016. All construction projects located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) must use the current effective flood zones. The FIRMs now depict the Limit of Moderate Wave Action (LIMWA), which identifies areas designated as Coastal A Zone, subject to moderate wave forces during coastal storms. Learn more about the LIMWA.

Sarasota County Flood Zone Information Maps

The Sarasota County Flood Zone Information Maps allow all interested parties to determine if a property or address lies in a FEMA-designated or Community Flood Hazard Area. The current Flood Information Maps (FIRM) became effective on March 27, 2024. The Community Flood Zones are generated from the County's detailed flood studies. 

Sarasota County Evacuation Zones

The Sarasota County Evacuation Zones application can determine your hurricane evacuation zone by either entering an address or by simply clicking or tapping on the map. Citizens may also find and plot routes and directions to Evacuation Shelters.

FEMA Flood Map Service Center

The Flood Insurance Rate Map for your property is located on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center website. When users enter an address or location, the map results now show interactive flood hazard information. Most FIRMettes (a portion of the Flood Insurance Rate Map [FIRM] that is easier to print) are created dynamically from the NFHL (National Flood Hazard Layer).