Flood Zones: Medfield vs Weymouth
How do flood zones rules compare between Medfield, MA and Weymouth, MA?
Medfield has fewer restrictions than Weymouth.
Medfield, MA
Norfolk County
Norfolk County has significant flood risk from the Neponset River, Weymouth Back River, and coastal areas. FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) apply. Development in Special Flood Hazard Areas requires elevation certificates and flood zone compliance under Massachusetts and NFIP rules.
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Norfolk County
Weymouth is a coastal community with significant FEMA-designated flood zones along the Fore River, Back River, and coastal areas. The Weymouth Conservation Commission enforces wetlands protections under MGL c. 131 §40 and the Weymouth Wetlands Protection Ordinance (Ch. 7-301).
View full Weymouth rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Medfield | Weymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Risk Areas | Neponset River, Weymouth Back River, coastal estuaries | - |
| FEMA Maps | FIRMs available at msc.fema.gov | - |
| Flood Insurance | Required in SFHAs with federally backed mortgages | - |
| State Law | MGL c. 131 Wetlands Protection Act; 310 CMR 10.00 | MGL c. 131 §40 (Wetlands Protection Act) |
| Local Enforcement | Town Conservation Commission and Building Dept. | - |
| Local Ordinance | - | Weymouth Wetlands Protection Ordinance Ch. 7-301 |
| NFIP Participant | - | Yes |
| Wetland Buffer | - | 100 feet — Notice of Intent required |
| Flood Maps | - | FEMA FIRM — msc.fema.gov |
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Medfield FAQ
Is my property in a flood zone in Norfolk County?
Norfolk County has significant flood risk from the Neponset River, Weymouth Back River, and coastal areas. FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) apply. Development in Special Flood Hazard Areas requires elevation certificates and flood zone compliance under Massachusetts and NFIP rules.
Do I need flood insurance in Norfolk County?
Flood Risk Areas: Neponset River, Weymouth Back River, coastal estuaries. FEMA Maps: FIRMs available at msc.fema.gov. Flood Insurance: Required in SFHAs with federally backed mortgages. State Law: MGL c. 131 Wetlands Protection Act; 310 CMR 10.00.
Weymouth FAQ
Is my property in a flood zone in Weymouth?
Weymouth is a coastal community with significant FEMA-designated flood zones along the Fore River, Back River, and coastal areas. The Weymouth Conservation Commission enforces wetlands protections under MGL c. 131 §40 and the Weymouth Wetlands Protection Ordinance (Ch. 7-301).
Do I need flood insurance in Weymouth?
Local Ordinance: Weymouth Wetlands Protection Ordinance Ch. 7-301. State Law: MGL c. 131 §40 (Wetlands Protection Act). NFIP Participant: Yes. Wetland Buffer: 100 feet — Notice of Intent required.
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