New insurance costs could arise if your property is located on the new flood maps in Lee County, Alabama

You could be incurring the cost of flood insurance if your property is located on the new flood maps for Lee County, Alabama. However, if you obtain insurance now as opposed to waiting until February 2010 when the maps are to become effective your rate will be substantially less. The new maps will double the number of residents from 800 to 1600 that are considered to be in the flood plains. For detailed information and to see if your property will be listed on the new flood maps for Lee County please visit the city's website at www.auburnalabama.org.