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Schenectady, NY 12301

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Welcome to the New York State Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association

Founded in 2000, NYSFSMA brings together New York State professionals to foster awareness, information exchange and cooperation in the floodplain and stormwater management fields.
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Statewide Flooding Statistics



$135.7M 
Annualized Loss from Flooding (1996-2018)
83 
Annualized Number of Flooding Episodes (1996-2018)
23.19% 
Daily Probability of Flooding Episode


8 
Annualized Number of Severe Flooding Episodes (1996-2018)
2.38% 
Daily Probability of Severe Flooding Episode
46 
Total Flooding Injuries (1996-2008)
84 
Total Flooding Fatalities (1996-2008)


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Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Dataset - View Link

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Useful Links, Checklists, Job Aides, Documents, Publications, and Info on Policies and Programs.
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Training


Well trained floodplain administrators and public officials are an essential component of keeping our communities safe.
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Advocacy


NYSFSMA advocates on your behalf with Federal and State agencies on flood-related issues that are important to New York.
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Events and Training

Need Continuing Education Credits?
NYSFSMA is now offering online training!

We’ve partnered with Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center to offer 6 VIRTUAL CLASS offerings in 2021 that provide Code Official, Certified Floodplain Manager, and Professional Engineer credit.


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The First Street Foundation Flood Risk Model:  
ASFPM Talking Points

the first street foundation has developed an interactive flood risk model.  asfpm and nysfsma support all efforts to increase awareness of flood risk, but want model users to be aware of its limitations.  before using the model, we suggest that you review the talking points.

you may view the talking points at


ASFPM Talking Points re First Street Foundation Flood Risk Model



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Success Stories

Elevation of Historic Flood-Prone Home in Stockade Neighborhood, Schenectady, NY

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