Floodplain development in rural Kaufman County needs review first

The county floodplain process applies outside city limits. If work is planned in a FEMA floodplain, get the county permit first. Work can include a building, fill, grading, paving, or another site change.

Start with FEMA's current map. Then give Kaufman County Engineering the address and project. Land outside a mapped line can still flood. A lender may also use a formal flood finding instead of a screenshot.

Inside a city, start with that city. Before buying, compare the map with drainage, road access, past floods, elevation records, and old permits for the property.