Flood Zones: Cranford vs Elizabeth
How do flood zones rules compare between Cranford, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ?
Cranford and Elizabeth have similar restriction levels.
Cranford, NJ
Union County
Union County municipalities participate in FEMA's NFIP. NJDEP Flood Hazard Area Control Act (N.J.A.C. 7:13) regulates development in flood hazard areas. County manages mosquito control and drainage infrastructure to reduce flood risk.
View full Cranford rules →Elizabeth, NJ
Union County
Elizabeth participates in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Stormwater management regulated by Ordinance 6014 (effective July 2024) and NJDEP Flood Hazard Area rules (N.J.A.C. 7:13). Private storm drain retrofit required under Ord. 6135.
View full Elizabeth rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Cranford | Elizabeth |
|---|---|---|
| NFIP | All 21 municipalities participate | Elizabeth is a participating community |
| State Rule | NJDEP N.J.A.C. 7:13 (Flood Hazard Area) | NJDEP N.J.A.C. 7:13 (Flood Hazard Area) |
| County Drainage | Bureau of Mosquito Control since 1912 | - |
| Flood Maps | NJFloodMapper.org / FEMA.gov | NJFloodMapper.org / FEMA.gov |
| Stormwater | - | Ord. 6014 (eff. July 2024) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Cranford FAQ
Is my property in a flood zone in Union County?
Union County municipalities participate in FEMA's NFIP. NJDEP Flood Hazard Area Control Act (N.J.A.C. 7:13) regulates development in flood hazard areas. County manages mosquito control and drainage infrastructure to reduce flood risk.
Do I need flood insurance in Union County?
NFIP: All 21 municipalities participate. State Rule: NJDEP N.J.A.C. 7:13 (Flood Hazard Area). County Drainage: Bureau of Mosquito Control since 1912. Flood Maps: NJFloodMapper.org / FEMA.gov.
Elizabeth FAQ
Is my property in a flood zone in Elizabeth?
Elizabeth participates in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Stormwater management regulated by Ordinance 6014 (effective July 2024) and NJDEP Flood Hazard Area rules (N.J.A.C. 7:13). Private storm drain retrofit required under Ord. 6135.
Do I need flood insurance in Elizabeth?
NFIP: Elizabeth is a participating community. Stormwater: Ord. 6014 (eff. July 2024). State Rule: NJDEP N.J.A.C. 7:13 (Flood Hazard Area). Flood Maps: NJFloodMapper.org / FEMA.gov.
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