City of Miami - 2024 Map of SWMP Priority Projects Citywide
The map below depicts the list of 25 priority projects identified under the Storm Water Master Plan Citywide (flood prevention projects).
On March 13, 2024, the City of Miami Commission approved the Citywide Stormwater Master Plan, a visionary blueprint crafted to enhance stormwater infrastructure, combat flooding, and improve water quality. Developed through collaboration with CDM Smith, SRS Engineering, Brizaga, MRG, MAGBE Consulting, Anfield Consulting and CES Consultants Inc., the plan integrates cutting-edge modeling tools and scientific projections. Guided by past and present city leadership, it symbolizes Miami's commitment to resilience and foresight. This historic decision underscores Miami's proactive stance in confronting environmental challenges, heralding a new era of innovation and preparedness in safeguarding the city against the unpredictable forces of nature.
March 13, 2024 City of Miami Adoption Presentation to Commission
Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP) Workshop
MFB Citizens’ Oversight Board and Climate Resilience Committee (CRC) on Wednesday 9/7/22
The City of Miami Office of Capital Improvements (OCI) hosted a Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP) workshop to present an update of the SWMP plan to the MFB Citizens’ Oversight Board and Climate Resilience Committee (CRC), including the public.
The workshop took place at City Hall in the Staff Conference Room on Wednesday 9/7/22. The meeting was virtual and in-person. The main presenters at the workshop were: CDM Smith (project consultants), the Office of Capital Improvements (OCI) and Resilience and Public Works (RPW).
To request a copy of the 9/7/22 Workshop Presentation, please email askoci@miamigov.com
The Office of Capital Improvements is excited to announce...
that the City of Miami has earned an improved Community Rating System (CRS) rating from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The new Class 6 rating will provide City property owners and renters up to 20 percent discount on flood insurance premiums beginning Oct. 1, 2022.
To request a copy of the CRS Rating Letter, please email askoci@miamigov.com
The City’s floodplain management efforts include:
- Updating the Citywide Stormwater Master Plan
- Improving flood risk mapping and floodplain development standards that address local flood risk and conditions
- Drainage system maintenance, including checking hot spot areas before and after significant storms to ensure conveyances are clear and perform as designed
- Expansion of the Program for Public Information membership across municipalities in the county and development of activities, such as the online Flood Map Service, Tidal Valve installations, to name a few.
The City continues to encourage property owners to know their risk for flooding and to contact their insurance agent to purchase flood insurance and understand what is covered. For more information, call the National Flood Insurance Program Help Center at 1-800-427-4661 or visit the FEMA Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate (OFIA) at www.fema.gov/flood-insurance/advocate.”
Overview
The City of Miami completed the 2021 update to the Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP), a comprehensive assessment of the city’s roads, drainage infrastructure, and water management features to identify improvements needed to address capacity and flooding issues. The final report prioritizes recommendations to be included within the city’s Capital Improvement Plan, taking into consideration changing climactic patterns, sea level rise (SLR), and the desire to strengthen the resiliency of Miami.
The City of Miami presented a series of virtual community meetings in April and May of 2021 to update residents on the City’s 2021 Comprehensive Citywide Stormwater Master Plan Report. All meetings were designed to provide citywide information about the SWMP, and were divided into four regions: Coastal North, Coastal Central, Coastal South and Inland West.