ROANOKE CO., Va. – What may just look like lines on a map, could mean hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year for some homeowners.
New preliminary flood maps released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency expand or redraw flood zones in some areas. This could affect homeowners across the region, potentially changing insurance requirements and property values.
Roanoke County is urging residents to review where their property falls on the maps before FEMA finalizes them in the spring. County officials are holding open house meetings to walk residents through the changes and answer questions…