Flood Risk Portal - Forerunner

Search for a Property’s Flood Risk
Every property in North Miami has a unique public profile. Simply enter an address to find: 

• Flood zone designation
• Base Flood Elevation (BFE)
• Design Flood Elevation (DFE)
• Flood compliance-related warnings
• Additional hazard-related information 

Find Elevation Certificates and Key Documents
Need an Elevation Certificate (EC) for a permit or insurance policy?

• Quickly access available documents from the property’s profile or the searchable EC page
• Save time and money by retrieving existing documents without reapplying or hiring a surveyor 

Review Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage (SI/SD) Records
Planning to renovate or repair a structure?

• Check if previous improvements or damages affect your ability to build
• Understand compliance thresholds before starting a project 

Get Help When You Need It
Can’t find what you’re looking for? 

• Use the “Get Help” feature to contact North Miami’s local floodplain management team
• Submit your property address and details, and receive personalized support 

North Miami uses Forerunner to help manage participation in FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through the Community Rating System (CRS). Our community’s CRS rating allows property owners to receive discounted flood insurance premiums—helping to save thousands of dollars annually citywide. 

This portal not only supports compliance and insurance savings, but also strengthens community preparedness and resilience against future flood events.