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Newport News Repetitive Loss Plan Progress Report
The proposed FloodREADY Homes Study activities are also directly aligned
with CRS activities and can contribute towards Newport News’ ongoing
efforts to improve its CRS standing and decrease insurance premiums for
residents. The study will complement and expand citywide resilience efforts
by focusing on individual property resilience and drainage in low-income
neighborhoods with persistent flooding challenges.
• Across 20 workshops and events, ranging from table-top flood simulations to
flood insurance presentations, City of Newport News Engineering staff have
been actively sharing flood risk information and strategies to protect from
flooding. Events to date have included 11 free workshops at four of the City’s
libraries focused on building community flood resilience and STEM Nights at
local schools, just to name a few.
• The City has begun various watershed and flood warning studies to identify
improvements to reduce property damage from flooding along Newmarket
Creek. The study will include work on updating the applicable FEMA Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).
• The City has identified 12 locations to install new stormwater water level
monitoring sensors to be used for emergency management and calibration of
stormwater models.
• Development of three separate, yet inter- dependent master plans for
citywide stormwater management, floodplain management, and resilience &
climate change management is progressing. The plans are expected to be
reviewed by the Newport News City Council and adopted in early 2026.
Discuss why any objectives were not reached or why implementation is behind
schedule.
While some flood mitigation actions are already in place through established
programs, many additional efforts are ongoing and part of long-term initiatives. The
City anticipates continued progress and increased activity across all mitigation
measures in the coming years, with annual reporting to track measurable outcomes
and maintain accountability under CRS Activity 510. Implementation of certain
measures has been delayed due to funding cycles, permitting requirements, and
design coordination.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REVISIONS
What are the recommendations for new projects or revised recommendations?
Changes to the names of the Repetitive Loss Areas were recommended to more
accurately reflect the actual neighborhood boundaries where the properties are
located.
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