Base Flood Elevation

Welcome to MSD’s "Base Flood Elevation Application" for Jefferson County, Kentucky. Please complete the form below if you would like to request a floodplain elevation for a property. The floodplain elevation provided will be the 1% annual chance flood elevation for the nearby stream, river, or other flooding source based on existing flood maps. If you would like to know the flood risk of a property, such as whether a property is located in the floodplain, please use the Floodplain Determination Tool.

Flood Elevation Request Form

Address Parcel ID

Street Address

Parcel ID

Contact Information

First Name (required)

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Last Name (required)

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Phone Number (required)

Enter 10 digits

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Email (required)

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Submit Request

For large site developments with varying floodplain elevations, please email a site plan to floodpermits@louisvillemsd.org.

In the form above, please enter the information requested and click the Submit button. You have the option to enter either an address or parcel id. Once MSD staff has completed the review, the elevations will be sent to you within 5 business days via the provided e-mail address. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact us.