Stormwater and Floodplain Management
Open House Planned for Stormwater Management Master Plan
An open house is planned for the public to learn more about the city’s proposed Stormwater Management Master Plan.
The proposed master plan evaluates the effectiveness of the existing drainage system and identifies possible improvements to further mitigate and manage future storm events in Scottsdale.
Open house attendees will be introduced to the proposed plan and view the results of stormwater studies via display boards and other project information. The public is invited to review information on the objectives, process and the preliminary findings, provide input and engage directly with the project representatives.
Project website coming soon.
May 28, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Community Design Studio
7506 E Indian School Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
The purpose of Stormwater and Floodplain Management is to protect the health and welfare of the public from the impacts of flooding by promoting sound floodplain management and the development and maintenance of a cost effective and efficient citywide drainage system.
Floodplain Management
Floodplain Management - Drainage concerns, ordinances, the design standards and policies manual, Homeowner's guide, FAQ's, and information on severe weather warnings.
An Elevation Certificate is a form that is used by the NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) to provide supplemental information to that found on a FIRM (Flood Insurance Rate Map).
Submit a request for an Elevation Certificate - The city has certificates on file for most, but not all, structures in a FEMA 100-year floodplain in the city, in the city's Planning and Development Services Records Department.
Changes to Old Elevation Certificates Prepared by City of Scottsdale Staff - The City of Scottsdale is unable to make any modifications to old elevation certificates prepared by the city. If underwriters are rejecting an old elevation certificate prepared by the City of Scottsdale, a new one will need to be prepared.
Report a problem
Report a Drainage Concern - The city of Scottsdale addresses drainage complaints and investigates possible stormwater code violations. Please fill out a Scottsdale EZ Request at the following link: ScottsdaleEZ
Flood Insurance Rate Maps - View flood plain boundary maps to determine flood insurance requirements for properties within the city of Scottsdale.
FEMA Information
Resources
Last Updated: May 12, 2026