Flooding

Flooding

About 75% of the City is within the 100 year flood plain. A special review for compliance with flood plain management is required for all property and buildings in the recognized flood plain area. The City of Sheridan participates in the National Flood Insurance Program sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  A copy of the City of Sheridan Flood Information booklet is attached.

The City participates in the National Flood Insurance Program. A short explanation of the program is attached. Many homeowners retrofit their homes to decrease the possibility of flood damage. Attached is a copy of FEMA Publication 312: Six Ways to Protect Your House From Flooding. Also attached is a description of some ideas on retrofitting your house to prevent damage from flooding. More information is available from the FEMA website. 

The documents below include the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Transportation System Plan.

Yamhill County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 18,588 KB
Specific Information for City of Sheridan Hazard Mitigation
City of Sheridan Flood Information, November 2011
City of Sheridan Flood Information, November 2009 707 KB
City of Sheridan Flood Information, November, 2008 9,169 KB
City of Sheridan Flood Information, September 2007 8,011 KB
National Flood Insurance Program - Short Explaination 4,108 KB
FEMA Publication - Homeowner's Guide to Retrofitting: Six Ways to Protect Your House From Flooding 6,168 KB
Retrofitting Ideas for Houses in the Flood Plain 4,108 KB
City_Comprehensive_Land_Use_Plan.pdf
Transportation_System_Plan.pdf