Polk County residents are finding out Tuesday if they are in flood zones, or not. Commissioners are hosting open houses to present the new flood maps, which were last redrawn in 2000.

For information, call or email City Engineer and Floodplain Administrator Amin Hanhan at 863-291-5850 or ahanhan@mywinterhaven.com. Information is also available at the Polk County flood zone ...

A day after historic rain flooded nearby Plant City and flood-weary portions of Polk County saw waters rise, more is on the ...

If you want to know where it may flood in Polk County and whether it could affect your property or business, ... Public Meetings to Discuss Flood Zones. ... which updated its flood maps in 2012.

Polk County is the latest in Minnesota to get a look at a new, sophisticated floodplain map. Officials have until Nov. 10 to make corrections to the preliminary map developed under the Federal ...

FEMA unveiled the new map for Polk County this summer. It affects hundreds of properties in Polk County, especially Des Moines, Urbandale, Clive and Grimes.

Right now, the county is bracing for tropical storm conditions, which could include strong winds and 3 to 6 inches of rain. The Peace River, Womble said, is high but not at flood stage.

More: This map shows the homes on Des Moines' flood-damage buyout list Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders called the extra money from Polk County “a great opportunity to partner with (county ...