Short answer: The Oklahoma Water Resources Board coordinates the state's participation in the NFIP. OWRB guides communities on floodplain regulations in designated flood hazard areas and runs training and certification for local floodplain administrators, the officials who issue local floodplain permits and can help you read your flood map.
This guide is general information for Oklahoma property owners and renters about flood risk and the National Flood Insurance Program. It isn't a coverage determination. FEMA maps, your community's floodplain ordinance and your policy wording control.
OWRB as coordinator
Per the OWRB Floodplain Management page, the board works to prevent and mitigate flooding disasters through coordination of the state's participation in the NFIP, guiding communities on developing and enforcing floodplain regulations in designated flood hazard areas.
Certified local administrators
That same page says OWRB handles training and certification of local floodplain administrators and offers a Find a Floodplain Administrator lookup. Your local administrator is the person to call about a floodplain development permit, an elevation certificate, or whether a preliminary map change affects your lot. OWRB also links to FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer.
Coverage
Oklahoma flash floods and river flooding are not covered by standard homeowners policies. Check FEMA's Map Service Center, then quote NFIP through FloodSmart. Most new policies wait 30 days.
Questions? Contact Alishahi Insurance or call (877) 711-4545. See insurance in Oklahoma.
Frequently asked questions
Who coordinates the NFIP in Oklahoma?
The Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
Does Oklahoma certify local floodplain administrators?
Yes. OWRB trains and certifies them.
How do I find my Oklahoma floodplain administrator?
Use OWRB's Find a Floodplain Administrator tool.
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