Flood Hazard Regulation Resources
Flooding is the most prevalent form of natural disaster in Vermont. In our region, floods have destroyed public and private property, damaged critical facilities, rendered roads and bridges impassable, and resulted in fatalities. While Vermont does regulate some larger developments, most of the power protecting the health, safety, and welfare of people is given to municipalities through statute. Your municipality is responsible for planning and regulating land and water to keep people and investments safe.
- Lamoille River Watershed Hydraulic (Flood) Model from Hardwick to Georgia: Here is a recording of the SLR International's presentation on 11/6/25. This work, made possible through the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) funding,and partnership with the Northern Vermont Economic District, Lamoille Regional Planning Commission, Northeastern Vermont Development Association, and Northwest Regional .Planning Commission, uses the most current data available and analyzes mitigation potential at specific community-selected sites along the Lamoille River. This presentation is highly informative and describes how we might utilize the hydraulic model to mitigate future flood impacts through a watershed-level approach.
- Floodplain administrator training: Watch the webinar co-hosted by the Department of Environmental Conservation and NVDA.
- Here are the slides from the presentation.
- Key Floodplain Management Issues Guide for Local Officials
- Looking for technical assistance? Find Your Floodplain Manager
- Assess your community’s risk with links to maps, data and more! Vermont Flood Ready
- Get up to speed on important flood hazard management concepts. Vermont Flood Training
- Get the latest of on the release of maps and what it means for your community. FEMA Map Updates
- Update your regulations State Model Bylaw
Department of Environmental Conservation Resources
Find your flood maps
Get training through the Association of State Floodplain Managers
NFIP 101 Course this comprehensive course on fundamentals of floodplain management is free.