New flood maps have major implications for small Athens County communities – Athens County Independent

Local institutions update construction efforts to comply with flood plain regulation – Athens County Independent

(McDavis Residence Hall under construction in February of 2025 | Photo by Eric Boll) ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — When the Federal Emergency Management Agency released updated flood maps for parts of Athens County last year, it had a ripple effect on construction projects from unincorporated communities to Ohio University’s campus. FEMA’s flood maps impact communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program, which offers subsidized flood …