Flooding Information
Click on the graph above for up-to-date river level
information from NOAA.
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Flooding Questionnaire
For the purpose of identifying flood zones to determine flood
insurance rates, the Flood Insurance Rate Maps prepared by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency for Cook County, effective date
of August 19, 2008, are currently used.
For the purpose of regulating property development, the above
mentioned FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps are used to determine
whether or not a property is subject to special building
requirements. Ordinances containing these requirements are
found in Title 9, Section 14 of the City Code, entitled "Regulations
for Development in Special Flood Hazard Areas".
The ordinance and maps referenced above are available in the
Engineering Department of City Hall, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines,
Illinois 60016. Please feel free to call the department at
847-391-5390 with any questions you may have.
If you would like a written response for a flood plain
determination for your property, please complete a
Request For Floodplain Map. Responses can be
expected within 24 to 48 hours.
For more information on flood protection, download these
publications from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources:
Guide
to Floodproofing
Quickguide to Floodplain Management
After a Flood: Do I Need A Permit?
You do not need a permit to:
Remove/replace carpet or tile
Remove/replace drywall or insulation
Remove/replace light fixtures
Remove/replace windows (same size opening)
Clean furnace, boiler, or water heater
You do need a permit to:
Remove/replace electrical wiring or conduits
Remove/replace electrical panel
Remove/replace furnace or boiler
Remove/replace water heater
Remove/replace roofing
Remove/replace siding
If you hire a contractor, please make sure that he is licensed to
work in the City of Des Plaines. Contact your insurance
company for recommendations, and to assess the level of repair
needed.
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