The Nez Perce County Flood Program provides information to the public about flooding in the County. This web page is designed to educate and inform the public about flood issues, mitigation, and provide links to federal, state, and local programs.
The Nez Perce County Flood Damage Reduction Ordinance #43 requires that a development permit be obtained prior to construction or development begins within any area of special flood hazard, also known as the 100-year floodplain or “A Zone” on the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The permit shall be for all structures and for all development (i.e. dredging, drilling, excavation, filling, grading, mining, paving, etc.) within any area of special flood hazard.
Floodplain Development Permit Application Process Instructions Floodplain Development Permit Application - Blank Form Floodplain Development Permit Application - Form with Fields
County Floodplain Ordinance Flood Protection Information FEMA Floodsmart Program Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region X Idaho Department of Water Resources: Floodplain Management Association of State Floodplain Managers Nez Perce County Emergency Management NOAA - Publications U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Walla Walla District