Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in the Chassahowitzka River Watershed
identification of flood prone areas in Citrus County. Residents living in the Chassahowitzka River
watershed are invited to attend an open house on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 4:00p.m. The meeting
will take place at the Citrus County Government Building, located at 3600 W. Sovereign Path in
Lecanto.
District representatives will present preliminary data for flood prone areas, explain the basis
behind the findings, and gather additional information that may be used to identify areas which may
be prone to flooding. After addressing public comments, information will be finalized and presented
to the District’s Governing Board for approval to use the data for regulatory purposes. This
information is not currently being incorporated into the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs); however, it may be used in future DFIRM updates.
Residents unable to attend the open house may provide virtual public comment now through December
30, 2022, at WaterMatters.org/Floodplain. The website will present preliminary data for flood prone
areas and the public will have the opportunity to submit comments.
The information, which identifies areas prone to flooding, can be used by local governments for
land use and zoning decisions, to help manage development in and around floodplains and wetlands,
to reduce flood risks, to preserve land and water resources, and for emergency planning. It will
also provide valuable information to the public for decisions about purchasing and protecting
property.
For more information or to find out which watershed you live in, please visit
WaterMatters.org/Floodplain or call the District at (352) 415-0974.