Flood maps in your area are being updated. You're invite to an open house on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Columbia County School Board Auditorium.
Flood Risk In Focus · A Community Education Program
LAKE CITY, Fla. – Flood maps in Columbia County are being updated, and residents and property owners are invited to learn what is changing and what it may mean for them. The county will host a Flood Risk Review Open House on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
Open House Details
Event
Columbia County Flood Risk Review Open House
Date
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Location
Columbia County School Board Auditorium
372 West Duval Street
Lake City, FL 32055
Cost
Free and open to the public
Why flood maps are being updated
Flood risk information for the area is being revised using updated data, technology, and science. Anyone who lives in or owns property in Columbia County can benefit from understanding how these updates may affect their property.
What to expect at the open house
Visitors will be able to:
- See what is being revised in the flood maps
- Get local information about their area
- Ask questions about what the updates mean for them and their property
Who should attend
The county encourages all residents and property owners to attend. The Flood Risk In Focus program was created to help the community see what is being revised, understand what it means for property owners, and have questions answered.
More information
The printed flyer for this event includes a QR code that links to more information online.
Residents who need this information in another format, or who need an accommodation to attend, such as an interpreter or accessible seating, should contact Columbia County in advance at hr@columbiacountyfla.com or by phone at 386-758-3351.
Visit the Flood Risk In Focus information page
Scan for more information about the flood map updates