Flood Zones

Brazos River Flooding Is a Real Risk Here

The Brazos River and Bosque River tributaries cross McLennan County, putting many properties in or near FEMA flood zones.

McLennan County Home & Property

McLennan County has an effective FEMA flood map. Properties near the Brazos River, the North, Middle, and South Bosque rivers, and Tehuacana and Aquilla creeks face flood risk. If your home is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), your lender will likely require flood insurance.

You can look up any address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov. Search by address to see your flood zone. Even properties outside the SFHA can flood — about 25 percent of flood claims come from low- to moderate-risk areas. Consider flood insurance regardless of your zone.

Source to confirm: FEMA Flood Map Service Center

More McLennan County notes

Property Tax

McLennan CAD Handles Your Property Appraisal

McLennan Central Appraisal District sets property values for all 44 taxing entities in the county, but a separate office collects the tax.

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Property Tax Exemption

File for a Homestead Exemption to Lower Your Tax Bill

Texas homeowners who live in their home can file for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of the property.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Can Cut Taxes on Rural Land

Land used mainly for farming or ranching can be taxed on its agricultural value instead of its market value, which is usually much lower.

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Appraisal Protest

You Can Protest Your Property Appraisal

Property owners in McLennan County can formally challenge their appraised value each year if they believe it is too high.

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