Structures At Flood Risk (SAFR)

SAFR is the product of collaboration between the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS). It provides access to digital data about structures in Illinois and their flood risk. SAFR is password-protected. The intended audiences are state and local officials and agency staff; in particular, floodplain managers, mitigation officers, and city planners. It is not intended for use by the general public.

In 2021, IDNR and ISWS were awarded the fifth annual CTP Recognition Award by FEMA. See the Story Map that was created by FEMA as part of the award.

Link to the SAFR web map:

SAFR is password-protected. If you work in one of the sectors listed above and would like to request access, please email the Mitigation & Planning group: mitigation@isws.illinois.edu

See the SAFR web map at: https://go.illinois.edu/SAFR

Features:

Layer List

Layers available include structure points, depth grids, analysis grids, and FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer. Layers can be turned on and off.

Structure Info Table

View data for an individual structure by clicking on its point. Data may include basic property info, flood risk, and survey data.

Download

Data shown on SAFR can be downloaded. Formats vary depending on the type of data.

Map Export

A map showing the current view can be exported in a variety of sizes and image file formats.

Exportable Structure Info Sheet

A PDF of information about an individual structure can be created.

Help/FAQ Page

The Help/FAQ Page includes a variety of topics.