The city of Fort Worth’s stormwater management team is nearing completion of a five-year update to the city’s Floodplain Management Plan.
The group held its second and final public meeting Aug. 13 before sending the plan to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for feedback ahead of possible city council adoption in December.
The FMP is a 10-step strategy that sets out measures to manage floodplains. The plan’s goal is to reduce flood risk, protect property and life, and maintain environmental values.
FEMA’s Community Rating System, which is used as the basis for calculating flood insurance rates, requires periodic updates of communities’ floodplain management practices.
The team held two public meetings and three stakeholder meetings to gather public feedback on managing flood risk in the city. Stakeholders included city employees, residents and experts.
Among the main goals developed for the stakeholders during the first meeting: improve outreach, education and communication, help residents, and encourage conversations about how the city can help improve its stormwater regulations.
While researching, the team coordinated with other agencies including the North Central Texas Council of Governments and Tarrant Regional Water District. It also identified where most of Fort Worth’s flooding is and assessed the impact of heavy floods on Fort Worth.
The team determined its top goal would be to “improve the safety of people, property and infrastructure by reducing flood risk and impacts.”
- Guide future development and investment to promote sustainable, flood-resilient growth while protecting natural floodplain functions.
- Strengthen emergency preparedness and response capabilities to minimize impacts during flood events and support rapid recovery.
- Increase public awareness and understanding of flood risks, mitigation options and safety practices through targeted outreach, education and community engagement.
- Support the city’s efforts to lower the public’s insurance rates by improving the city’s CRS classification (which is currently a 7).
The team developed six plan categories aimed at educating the public and improving technological support regarding potential flood risks. These include preventative activities, property protection, natural resource protection, emergency services, structural projects and public information.
Floodplain Management Plan Public Meeting #2
Documenter: McCartie McPadden
Date: Aug. 13, 2026
Learn more about this meeting by clicking here.
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