Floodplain Information

Floodplain Management

The Vigo County Area Planning Department provides educational materials and issues permits in flood prone areas to ensure property owners take appropriate measures to help minimize property damage from flood-related events.

Residents may obtain flood risk information such as Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) information, elevation certificates on file, historical flood data, and permits for proposed and existing structures by visiting the Vigo County Area Planning Department. 

Vigo County Area Planning Department
159 Oak St.
Terre Haute, IN 47807
areaplan@vigocounty.in.gov 


You may also email the Floodplain Administrator, Sydney Shahar, at sydney.shahar@vigocounty.in.gov.

Important Floodplain Information

Know Your Flood Hazard
Vigo County Flood Hazard Ordinance
Floodsmart
Flood Maps
Flood Insurance
Protect Your Property
Real-Time Gage for the Wabash River
Flood Resource Links