Cerro Gordo County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program. In order to ensure benefits of the program for county residents, we must make sure any work in a floodplain is up to DNR and local requirements. Local rules are established in Chapter 21 of the County Zoning Ordinance.
Review by the state for all work occurring in the FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain is required before review by the County. The state will make a determination of the requirements for such projects.
- A Joint Application must be submitted for all new or expanded structures or any dirt work.
- Quick Check Tool: This tool is designed to quicken review of the Joint Application. Submit the results with the Joint Application, and review time can be as quick as 2-3 weeks.
State Floodplain Office Contact
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Flood Plain and Sovereign Lands Sections
502 E 9th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0034
Phone: 866-849-0321
Email: JointApplication@dnr.iowa.gov
What is Flooding in Iowa? Flooding in Iowa is a series of short videos, 6-12 minutes in duration, that address five (5) broad topics:
- Understanding flooding and its causes
- The history and purpose of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
- How floodplains are identified and mapped
- How floodplains are regulated
- The basics of flood insurance
The videos are intended for viewers without specialized experience in floodplain management, engineering, law, hydrology, or the NFIP.
Flooding in Iowa Videos
Videos brought to you in collaboration with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
