FLOOD PLAN-- Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government

Be Prepared
There are many ways to prepare your family and your property for the possibility of flooding. First, you should familiarize yourself with the warning systems that are in place.

The Department of Emergency and Environmental Management also provides several guides for emergency preparedness, including ways your family can prepare for such an emergency. The Emergency Operations Plan for Fayette County outlines the local hazards and the plans the LFUCG has in place to minimize damage from several possible disasters, including flooding.

There are also many measures you can take to protect your property, such as retrofitting, redirecting stormwater, and purchasing insurance -- find out more about becoming disaster resistant here

Get Informed
Did you know that standard property insurance does not cover flood damage? It pays to be informed! Separate flood insurance is available in Lexington through the National Flood Insurance Program -- find out more here.

The Lexington Fayette Urban County Government actively works to protect the land and property within the floodplain. Article 19 of the Zoning Ordinance describes the specific regulations put in place to protect the floodplain.

The Environmental & Green Infrastructure Element of the Comprehensive Plan outlines how the floodplain has been incorporated into the preserved Greenways throughout Lexington. Stormwater Management also plays an important role in protecting the community from flooding; this website provides information on permits, stormwater manuals, property flooding and real-time stream flow data.

Find out more
New materials about floodplains and flood protection, including the latest Floodplain Management Plan, have been placed in the reference section of the Central Library.

Also held in the library is the latest Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), which can tell you where your property lies in relation to the floodplain, and whether you are required to purchase insurance. The FIRM is also available for inspection in the Division of Planning at 101 East Vine Street, on the 7th floor. You can also call LexCall 3-1-1 (locally) or (859) 425-2255 to reach