The Vernonia area is subject to flooding, having had several flood events over the last several decades. The City of Vernonia is responsible for floodplain management within City Limits. The City enacted and enforces a robust flood hazard reduction ordinance to protect the community and ensure affordable flood insurance from National Flood Insurance Program. While the City's goals are to reduce the impacts of flooding and coordinate responses to flood events; it is the responsibility of each citizen to be prepared for flood events.
Most activities within the Flood Hazard Area are subject to 9-05 Flood Hazard Reduction. This includes, but is not limited to construction, grading, fill and fencing. A Floodplain Development Permit is required for all activities in the floodplain. Please contact City Hall before undertaking any activity regulating by the flood hazard reduction ordinance.
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Substantial Improvement/Damage Itemization
Fence Permit Application
Floodplain Development Standard Operating Procedures
Substantial Improvement Check Sheet
Be Prepared
ready.gov Flood Preparedness
The National Flood Insurance Program
FEMA Flood
NOAA Hydro RCBO3 OWRD Station 14300100
NOAA Hydro VENO3
NOAA River Forecast VENO3
