CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — In the wake of the historic August 12th flooding, Chattanooga city council is sharing how new federal floodplain maps could affect Chattanooga residents’ homes and wallets.
The maps, which take effect November 28th, show areas at higher risk of flooding.
But the changes could make flood insurance mandatory for some homeowners.
In fact, federal rules require homeowners with government-backed mortgages in high-risk flood zones to carry insurance…