DIGITAL FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP DATABASE, BERKELEY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA (AND INCORPORATED AREAS)

Metadata also available as - [Questions & Answers] - [Parseable text] - [SGML] - [XML]

Metadata:

Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publication_Date: 20090707
Title:
DIGITAL FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP DATABASE, BERKELEY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA (AND INCORPORATED AREAS)
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: FEMA-DFIRM-Final
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Washington, DC
Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Other_Citation_Details: Metadata_File_Name: 54003C_20090707_metadata.txt
Online_Linkage: <http://www.fema.gov/msc>
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publication_Date: 20090707
Title: FEMA CASE 06-03-A675S
Description:
Abstract:
The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk information and supporting data used to develop the risk data. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual-chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The DFIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The file is georeferenced to earth's surface using the UTM projection and coordinate system. The specifications for the horizontal control of DFIRM data files are consistent with those required for mapping at a scale of 1:12000.
Purpose:
The FIRM is the basis for floodplain management, mitigation, and insurance activities for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Insurance applications include enforcement of the mandatory purchase requirement of the Flood Disaster Protection Act, which "... requires the purchase of flood insurance by property owners who are being assisted by Federal programs or by Federally supervised, regulated or insured agencies or institutions in the acquisition or improvement of land facilities located or to be located in identified areas having special flood hazards," Section 2 (b) (4) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973. In addition to the identification of Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), the risk zones shown on the FIRMs are the basis for the establishment of premium rates for flood coverage offered through the NFIP. The DFIRM Database presents the flood risk information depicted on the FIRM in a digital format suitable for use in electronic mapping applications. The DFIRM database is a subset of the Digital FIS database that serves to archive the information collected during the FIS.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20090707
Currentness_Reference: MIP Submission Date
Status:
Progress: In work
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Unknown
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -78.31
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -77.69
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 39.69
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 39.19
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: Hydrology
Theme_Keyword: Environment
Theme_Keyword: Inland Waters
Theme_Keyword: Structure
Theme_Keyword: Transportation
Theme_Keyword: Elevation
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: FEMA NFIP Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: FEMA Flood Hazard Zone
Theme_Keyword: DFIRM Database
Theme_Keyword: DFIRM
Theme_Keyword: Special Flood Hazard Area
Theme_Keyword: Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map
Theme_Keyword: Riverine Flooding
Theme_Keyword: NFIP
Theme_Keyword: Base Flood Elevation
Theme_Keyword: SFHA
Theme_Keyword: Flood Insurance Rate Map
Theme_Keyword: FIRM
Theme_Keyword: Floodway
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: FEMA NFIP Topic Category
Place_Keyword: REGION 03
Place_Keyword: STATE WV
Place_Keyword: COUNTY BERKELEY
Place_Keyword: COUNTY-FIPS 003
Place_Keyword: FEMA-CID 54003C
Place_Keyword: COMMUNITY BERKELEY COUNTY, WV AND INCORPORATED AREAS
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
The hardcopy FIRM and DFIRM and the accompanying FISs are the official designation of SFHAs and Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) for the NFIP. For the purposes of the NFIP, changes to the flood risk information published by FEMA may only be performed by FEMA and through the mechanisms established in the NFIP regulations (44 CFR Parts 59-78). These digital data are produced in conjunction with the hardcopy FIRMs and generally match the hardcopy map exactly. However the hardcopy flood maps and flood profiles are the authoritative documents for the NFIP. Acknowledgement of FEMA would be appreciated in products derived from these data.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Contact_Position: Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing
Address: 500 C Street, S.W.
City: Washington
State_or_Province: District of Columbia
Postal_Code: 20472
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-800-358-9616
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: <http://www.fema.gov/msc>
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Original data development environment varies. Finishing of the data is done using ESRI's ARC/INFO software.
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publication_Date: 20090707
Title:
Flood Insurance Rate Map, BERKELEY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA (AND INCORPORATED AREAS) Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: MapDocumentraster digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Washington, DC
Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Online_Linkage: <http://www.fema.gov/msc>
Online_Linkage: <http://www.fema.gov/msc>
Online_Linkage: <http://www.fema.gov/msc>
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
The DFIRM Database consists of community based vector files and associated attributes produced in conjunction with the hard copy FEMA FIRM. The published effective FIRM and DFIRM maps are issued as the official designation of the SFHAs. As such they are adopted by local communities and form the basis for administration of the NFIP. For these purposes they are authoritative. Provisions exist in the regulations for public review, appeals and corrections of the flood risk information shown to better match real world conditions. As with any engineering analysis of this type, variation from the estimated flood heights and floodplain boundaries is possible. Details of FEMA's requirements for the FISs and flood mapping process that produces these data are available in the Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners. Attribute accuracy was tested by manual comparison of source graphics with hardcopy plots and a symbolized display on an interactive computer graphic system. Independent quality control testing of FEMA's DFIRM database was also performed. To obtain more detailed information in areas where Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) and/or floodways have been determined, users are encouraged to consult the Flood Profiles and Floodway Data and/or Summary of Stillwater Elevations tables contained within the FIS report that accompanies this DFIRM database. Users should be aware that BFEs shown in the S_BFE table represent rounded whole-foot elevations. These BFEs are intended for flood insurance rating purposes only and should not be used as the sole source of flood elevation information. Accordingly, flood elevation data presented in the FIS report must be used in conjunction with the FIRM for purposes of construction and/or floodplain management. The 1-percent-annual-chance water-surface elevations shown in the S_XS table match the regulatory elevations shown in the FIS report.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
When FEMA revises an FIS, adjacent studies are checked to ensure agreement between flood elevations at the boundaries. Likewise flood elevations at the confluence of streams studied independently are checked to ensure agreement at the confluence. The FIRM and the FIS are developed together and care is taken to ensure that the elevations and other features shown on the flood profiles in the FIS agree with the information shown on the FIRM. However, the elevations as shown on the FIRM are rounded whole-foot elevations. They must be shown so that a profile recreated from the elevations on the FIRM will match the FIS profiles within one half of one foot.
Completeness_Report:
Data contained in the DFIRM Database files reflect the content of the source materials. Features may have been eliminated or generalized on the source graphic, due to scale and legibility constraints. With new mapping, FEMA plans to maintain full detail in the spatial data it produces. However, older information is often transferred from existing maps where some generalization has taken place. Flood risk data are developed for communities participating in the NFIP for use in insurance rating and for floodplain management. Flood hazard areas are determined using statistical analyses of records of river flow, storm tides, and rainfall; information obtained through consultation with the communities; floodplain topographic surveys; and hydrological and hydraulic analysis. Both detailed and approximate analyses are employed. Generally, detailed analyses are used to generate flood risk data only for developed or developing areas of communities. For areas where little or no development is expected to occur, FEMA uses approximate analyses to generate flood risk data. Typically, only drainage areas that are greater than one square mile are studied.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
The DFIRM Database consists of community based vector files and associated attributes produced in conjunction with the hardcopy FEMA FIRM. The published effective FIRM and DFIRM are issued as the official designation of the SFHAs. As such they are adopted by local communities and form the basis for administration of the NFIP. For these purposes they are authoritative. Provisions exist in the regulations for public review, appeals and corrections of the flood risk information shown to better match real world conditions. As with any engineering analysis of this type, variation from the estimated flood heights and floodplain boundaries is possible. Details of FEMA's requirements for the FISs and flood mapping process that produces these data are available in the Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners. Horizontal accuracy was tested by manual comparison of source graphics with hardcopy plots and a symbolized display on an interactive computer graphic system. Independent quality control testing of FEMA's DFIRM database was also performed.
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
The DFIRM Database consists of community based vector files and associated attributes produced in conjunction with the hardcopy FEMA FIRM. The published effective FIRM and DFIRM maps are issued as the official designation of the SFHAs. As such they are adopted by local communities and form the basis for administration of the NFIP. For these purposes they are authoritative. Provisions exist in the regulations for public review, appeals and corrections of the flood risk information shown to better match real world conditions. As with any engineering analysis of this type, variation from the estimated flood heights and floodplain boundaries is possible. Details of FEMA's requirements for the FISs and flood mapping process that produces these data are available in the Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners. Vertical accuracy was tested by manual comparison of source graphics with hardcopy plots and a symbolized display on an interactive computer graphic system. Independent quality control testing of FEMA's DFIRM database was also performed.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S.Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 1989
Title: USGS 7.5-Minute Series Topographic Maps
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: digital vector data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Reston, VA
Publisher: U.S.Geological Survey
Other_Citation_Details:
USGS has mapped the county with 1:24000 scale topographic maps (also referred to as 7.5-minute quadrangles). The entire county was mapped by the late 1980s. From the raster topographic maps, a vector index of the USGS topographic maps with its corresponding tile identification number and name was created.
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: online
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1989
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE1
Source_Contribution:
Spatial and attribute information for the index of USGS 7.5-Minute Series Topographic Map boundaries.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), West Virginia Statewide Addressing and Mapping Board (WVSAMB), West Virginia University
Publication_Date: 20040630
Title:
High Resolution 7.5' Quarter-Quad Orthophotos for the state of West Virginia
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: raster digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Sioux Falls, SD
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Other_Citation_Details:
Original WVSAMB State Plane images were mosaicked by the USGS into into quater quandrangle tiles. The WVGISTC checked the image files for completeness, and is the steward of this data set.
Source_Scale_Denominator: 4800
Type_of_Source_Media: digital computer data
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20060603
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE2
Source_Contribution:
Spatial and attribute information for location of roads, railroads, bridges, streams, political boundaries, and other physical features.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
West Virginia GIS Technical Center, West Virginia Statewide Addressing and Mapping Board
Publication_Date: 20060603
Title: Local Resolution Hydrologic Feature Dataset
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: WV
Publisher: West Virginia GIS Technical Center
Other_Citation_Details: None
Source_Scale_Denominator: 4800
Type_of_Source_Media: digital computer data
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20060603
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE3
Source_Contribution: Spatial and attribute information for surface water features.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: National Geodetic Survey
Publication_Date: 2002
Title: Permanent Bench Mark Data Sheets
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: digital vector data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Silver Spring, MD
Publisher: National Geodetic Survey
Other_Citation_Details:
Geodetic data comprise the results of geodetic surveys to determine among other things, latitude, longitude, height, scale, and orientation control. The NGS' final product is the geodetic data sheet. Geodetic data sheets are comprehensive summaries of all the published information for a given geodetic reference point, including: the geographic position and/or height based on the current reference datum, condition of the survey mark when it was last visited, a description of where the point is located and how to reach it, and an explanation of the terms used in the data sheet.
Source_Scale_Denominator: 12000
Type_of_Source_Media: CD-ROM
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2002
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground conditions
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE4
Source_Contribution:
Spatial and attribute information for National Geodetic Survey reference points (bench marks).
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Census Bureau
Publication_Date: 19900101
Title: 1990 Incorporated Places / Census Designated Places
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: digital vector data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Washington, D.C.
Publisher: Department of Commerce, Census Bureau, Geography Division
Other_Citation_Details:
The 1:100,000 scale file was prepared by the Natural Resource Analysis Center (NRAC)at West Virginia University.
Source_Scale_Denominator: 100000
Type_of_Source_Media: CD-ROM data
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 19900101
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE5
Source_Contribution: Spatial and attribute information for corporate boundaries.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP)
Publication_Date: 20050301
Title: West Virginia 1:24,000 Scale County Boundaries
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: digital vector data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Morgantown, WV
Publisher: West Virginia University GIS Technical Center (WVGISTC)
Other_Citation_Details:
Vector county boundary features were digitized from the raster USGS 7.5-Minute Topographic Quadrangles (UTM NAD83 projection).
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: digital raster data
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1989
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground conditions
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE6
Source_Contribution: Spatial and attribute information for county boundary lines.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
U.S. Census Bureau, West Virginia University Natural Resources Analysis Center (NRAC)
Publication_Date: 200309
Title: 1990 / 2000 Transportation, TIGER/Line data
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Morgantown, WV
Publisher: West Virginia University GIS Technical Center (WVGISTC)
Other_Citation_Details:
Road lines were used as reference for annotating DFIRM features.
Source_Scale_Denominator: 100000
Type_of_Source_Media: CD_ROM media
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 200309
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE7
Source_Contribution: Spatial and attribute information for road features.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Natural Resource Analysis Center
Publication_Date: 2000
Title: Public Lands / Land Stewardship (WV GAP)
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: digital raster data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Morgantown, WV
Publisher:
Natural Resource Analysis Center and West Virginia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, WestVirginia University
Other_Citation_Details:
Forest and park lines were used as reference for annotating DFIRM features.
Source_Scale_Denominator: 100000
Type_of_Source_Media: digital computer data
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2000
Source_Currentness_Reference: Landsat TM scene dates for source imagery
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE8
Source_Contribution:
Spatial and attribute information for state park, forest, and wildlife area features.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publication_Date: 20000518
Title: Flood Insurance Rate Maps
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: raster digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Washington, D.C.
Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Other_Citation_Details: none
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20000518
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: FIRM1
Source_Contribution: Spatial and attribute information for flood features.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publication_Date: 20000518
Title:
Flood Insurance Study, BERKELEY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA (AND INCORPORATED AREAS)
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Washington, D.C.
Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Other_Citation_Details: None
Source_Scale_Denominator: 12000
Type_of_Source_Media: paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20000518
Source_Currentness_Reference: effective date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: FIS1
Source_Contribution:
Spatial and attribute information for floodplain widths, cross sections, and floodplain location..
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publication_Date: 2007
Title: Letter Of Map Revision (LOMR), 02-03-069P
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: document
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Washington, DC
Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Other_Citation_Details: none
Source_Scale_Denominator: 6000
Type_of_Source_Media: PDF
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20021002
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: LOMC1
Source_Contribution:
Spatial and attribute information for Foodplain extent in a defined area as reflected in the S_LOMR feature class.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publication_Date: 20020904
Title: Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), 02-03-169P
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: document
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Washington, D.C.
Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Other_Citation_Details: none
Source_Scale_Denominator: 6000
Type_of_Source_Media: PDF
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20020904
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: LOMC2
Source_Contribution:
Spatial and attribute information for Foodplain extent in a defined area as reflected in the S_LOMR feature class.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The DFIRM Database is compiled in conjunction with the hardcopy FIRM and the final FIS report. The specifics of the hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed are detailed in the FIS report. The results of these studies are submitted in digital format to FEMA. These data and unrevised data from effective FIRMs are compiled onto the base map used for DFIRM publication and checked for accuracy and compliance with FEMA standards.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE1
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE2
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE3
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE4
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE5
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE6
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE7
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE8
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: FIRM1
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: FIS1
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: LOMC1
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: LOMC2
Process_Date: 20070622
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Point
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: String
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Grid_Coordinate_System:
Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator
Universal_Transverse_Mercator:
UTM_Zone_Number: 17
Transverse_Mercator:
Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.9996
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -81
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0
False_Easting: 500000
False_Northing: 0
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 1
Ordinate_Resolution: 1
Planar_Distance_Units: meter
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.0
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.26
Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Altitude_System_Definition:
Altitude_Datum_Name: North American Vertical Datum of 1988
Altitude_Resolution: 0.03
Altitude_Distance_Units: Feet
Altitude_Encoding_Method: Attribute values
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: S_Base_Index
Entity_Type_Definition:
Location and attributes for a tiling index for raster data used for the DFIRM
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at <http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm>)
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: S_BFE
Entity_Type_Definition:
Location and attributes for base flood elevations lines shown on DFIRM
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at <http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm>)
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: S_FIRM_Pan
Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for DFIRM hardcopy map panels
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at <http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm>)
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: S_Fld_Haz_Ar
Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes flood insurance risk zones on the DFIRM
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at <http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm>)
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: S_Fld_Haz_Ln
Entity_Type_Definition:
Location and attributes for boundaries of flood insurance risk zones on the DFIRM
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at <http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm>)
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: S_Gen_Struct
Entity_Type_Definition:
Location and attributes for flood control structures shown on the DFIRM
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at <http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm>)
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: S_Label_Ld
Entity_Type_Definition:
Location and attributes for leader lines on transportation and hydrography labels shown on the DFIRM
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at <http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm>)
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: S_Label_Pt
Entity_Type_Definition:
Location and attributes for transportation and hydrography labels shown on the DFIRM
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at <http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm>)
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: S_Perm_Bmk
Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for bench marks on the DFIRM
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at <http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm>)
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: S_Pol_Ar
Entity_Type_Definition:
Location and attributes for political jurisdictions shown on the DFIRM
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at <http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm>)
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: S_Pol_Ln
Entity_Type_Definition:
Location and attributes for political boundaries shown on the DFIRM
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at <http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm>)
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: S_Quad_Index
Entity_Type_Definition:
Location and attributes for USGS quadrangle maps covering the DFIRM area.
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at <http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm>)
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: S_Wtr_Ln
Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for hydrography features shown on DFIRM
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at <http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm>)
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: S_XS
Entity_Type_Definition:
Location and attributes for cross-section lines in the area covered by the DFIRM
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at <http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm>)
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
The DFIRM Database is made up of several data themes containing both spatial and attribute information. These data together represent the current flood risk for the subject area as identified by FEMA. The attribute tables include SFHA locations, flood zone designations, BFEs, political entities, cross-section locations, FIRM panel information, and other data related to the NFIP.
Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
Appendix L of FEMA's Guidelines and Specifications for FEMA Flood Hazard Mapping Partners contains a detailed description of each attribute code and a reference to other relevant information.
Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
The following tables are included in this data set: l_comm_info l_mt1_lomc l_stn_start study_info s_base_index s_bfe s_firm_pan s_fld_haz_ar s_fld_haz_ln s_gen_struct s_label_ld s_label_pt s_perm_bmk s_pol_ar s_pol_ln s_quad_index s_wtr_ln s_xs
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: FEMA, Map Service Center
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing
Address: P.O.Box 1038
City: Jessup
State_or_Province: Maryland
Postal_Code: 20794-1038
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-800-358-9616
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: <http://www.fema.gov/msc>
Contact_Instructions:
Data requests must include the full name of the community or county and the FIRM panel number(s) or the 7.5- minute series quadrangle sheet area(s) covered by the request.
Distribution_Liability:
No warranty expressed or implied is made by FEMA regarding the utility of the data on any other system nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. FEMA will warrant the delivery of this product in a computer-readable format, and will offer appropriate adjustment of credit when the product is determined unreadable by correctly adjusted computer input peripherals, or when the physical medium is delivered in damaged condition. Requests for adjustment of credit must be made within 90 days from the date of this shipment from the ordering site.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ARCE
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: <http://www.fema.gov/msc>
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ESRI Shapefile
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: <http://www.fema.gov/msc>
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: MapInfo Interchange file (MIF)
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: <http://www.fema.gov/msc>
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ARCE
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Offline_Option:
Offline_Media: CD-ROM
Recording_Format: ISO 9660
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ESRI Shapefile
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Offline_Option:
Offline_Media: CD-ROM
Recording_Format: ISO 9660
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: MapInfo Interchange file (MIF)
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Offline_Option:
Offline_Media: CD-ROM
Recording_Format: ISO 9660
Fees: Contact Distributor
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20090707
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Mr. Jon Janowicz
Contact_Organization: FEMA, Region III
Contact_Position: Project Officer
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 615 Chestnut Street
City: Philadelphia
State_or_Province: PA
Postal_Code: 19106-4404
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-215-931-5524
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jon.janowicz@dhs.gov
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: <http://hazards.fema.gov>
Online_Linkage: <http://www.epsg.org>
Profile_Name: FEMA NFIP Metadata Content and Format Standard
Generated by mp version 2.9.2 on Tue Jan 31 15:36:56 2012