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Floodplain Management's mission is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of our citizens by providing adequate drainage and flood control within the community and to reduce the pollution of our nation's waterways by implementing a comprehensive stormwater quality management program. If you are building, remodeling or developing land located in the Floodplain you are required to obtain a Floodplain Development Permit. The application form can be found below under the Forms tab.
Stormwater is rain that falls on roofs or paved areas such as driveways and roads. The City of Jonesboro implements a type of drainage system which is referred to as a MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System). This water is carried away by a system of stormwater pipes and ditches that are separate from the cities sewage system. Water running along curbs and into storm drains flows untreated into our local streams, ponds, lakes and creeks. Keeping drains and ditches clear of debris and chemicals improves Jonesboro's water quality.
The City of Jonesboro participates in National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) program which reduces flood insurance rates for the citizens of Jonesboro. The cities CRS rating is currently an 8, which reduces some flood insurance rates by 10%. Ask your insurance agent if you are receiving your discount for the cities participation in NFIP.
The city also maintains a file of Elevation Certificates (EC's), approximately 725 that are available by contacting our office by phone or by email. A list of the EC's on file can be found under the Flood Insurance tab below. Unfortunately, EC's are not available for all homes and businesses located in the cities floodplain. If you have an Elevation Certificate, the city would like a copy to add to our files for future inquires. You can email or mail a copy to our office.
For questions or to report a concern please call our office at 870-932-2438,email us at rgibson@jonesboro.org or click on the Report a Concern tab on this page.
Stormwater is rain that falls on roofs or paved areas such as driveways and roads. The City of Jonesboro implements a type of drainage system which is referred to as a MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System). This water is carried away by a system of stormwater pipes and ditches that are separate from the cities sewage system. Water running along curbs and into storm drains flows untreated into our local streams, ponds, lakes and creeks. Keeping drains and ditches clear of debris and chemicals improves Jonesboro's water quality.
The City of Jonesboro participates in National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) program which reduces flood insurance rates for the citizens of Jonesboro. The cities CRS rating is currently an 8, which reduces some flood insurance rates by 10%. Ask your insurance agent if you are receiving your discount for the cities participation in NFIP.
The city also maintains a file of Elevation Certificates (EC's), approximately 725 that are available by contacting our office by phone or by email. A list of the EC's on file can be found under the Flood Insurance tab below. Unfortunately, EC's are not available for all homes and businesses located in the cities floodplain. If you have an Elevation Certificate, the city would like a copy to add to our files for future inquires. You can email or mail a copy to our office.
For questions or to report a concern please call our office at 870-932-2438,email us at rgibson@jonesboro.org or click on the Report a Concern tab on this page.
Current Activities
PRELIMINARY FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY 06/30/2020
MITIGATION PLANS
- BE PREPARED
- FLOOD PROTECTION
- CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
- FORMS
- COUNTY FLOOD MAPS
- FLOOD INSURANCE
- RAINFALL & STREAM GAGES
- AGENCY LINKS
- PUBLIC SERVICE VIDEOS
- STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BOARD
- MS4 DOCUMENT
- DRAINAGE STUDIES
- Why You Need Flood Insurance (PDF)
- How to Prepare for a Flood (PDF)
- Flood Preparation Safety Brochure (PDF)
- Homeowners Guide to Retrofitting (PDF)
- After Flood Fact Sheet (PDF)
- After a Flood-Repairing Your Flooded Home (PDF)
- How to Prepare for a Earthquake (PDF)
- How to Prepare for a Tornado (PDF)
- How to Prepare for a Winter Storm (PDF)
- FEMA 268-Protecting Floodplain Resources-A Guidebook for Communities (PDF)
- FEMA 347-Above the Flood (Elevating Your Floodprone House) (PDF)
- FEMA 348-Protecting a Buildings Utilities from Flood Damage (PDF)
- FEMA 511-Reducing Damage from Localized Flooding (PDF)
- FEMA 54-Elevated Residential Structures (PDF)
- FEMA 85-Manufactured Home Installation in Flood Hazard Areas (PDF)
- FEMA F-084 Answers to Questions About NFIP (PDF)
- Floodplain Management Quick Guide (PDF)
- Repairing Your Flooded Home (PDF)
- COJ Construction Site Inspection Form (PDF)
- SWPPP Small Site Template (PDF)
- SWPPP Site Posting (PDF)
- Stormwater Awareness Guide (PDF)
- Stormwater Runoff (PDF)
- Construction Stormwater Information (PDF)
- Control Stormwater at the Construction Site (PDF)
- Stormwater and the Construction Industry (Text) (PDF)
- Stormwater and the Construction Industry (Photos) (PDF)
- 2008 - Stormwater Drainage Design Manual (PDF)
- BMP Guide Residential Construction 2017 (PDF)
- COUNTY MAP
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- Why You Need Flood Insurance (PDF)
- Contents Only Coverage (PDF)
- What You Need to Know about Flood Insurance (PDF)
- Top Ten Facts For Consumers (PDF)
- NFIP Summary of Coverage (PDF)
- Map Change Effects On Insurance (PDF)
- After Flood Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Flood Insurance Claims Handbook (PDF)
- Managing Your Flood Insurance Claim (PDF)
- Appealing Flood Insurance Claim (PDF)
- Flood Insurance QA for Real Estate Professionals (PDF)
- List of Elevation Certificates of File
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The City of Jonesboro Stormwater Management Board (SWMB) holds meetings monthly to review stormwater policy and implementation of its program and encourage involvement from public on future changes.
In order to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Jonesboro, the provisions of these regulations are intended to: (1) reduce property damage and human suffering, (2) minimize the hazards of personal injury and loss of life due to flooding, and (3) protect water quality and the environment.
The Stormwater Management Board meets the third Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. in the First Floor Conference Room at the Municipal Center, 300 South Church Street, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401.
Audio of past Stormwater Management Board meetings can be found on our City of Jonesboro Youtube page.
Audio of past Stormwater Management Board meetings can be found on our City of Jonesboro Youtube page.
The Stormwater Management Board is composed of local professionals, contractors, and members of the general public interested in stormwater related issues.
BOARD MEMBERS:
Rick Wyatt, Chairman
Jeannie Gillis, Vice-Chair
Jeremy Bevill
LJ Bryant, Chair of the Drainage Subcommittee of Public Works Council Committee
Dr. Charles Coleman
Jeff Steiling
LJ Bryant, Chair of the Drainage Subcommittee of Public Works Council Committee
Dr. Charles Coleman
Jeff Steiling
Woody Freeman
Clint Jackson
Susan Merideth
LaGanzie Kale
Pam Alexander
Clint Jackson
Susan Merideth
LaGanzie Kale
Pam Alexander