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[FR Doc. E7–6729 Filed 4–6–07; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 6820–14–P 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

Federal Emergency Management 

Agency 

44 CFR Part 67 

Final Flood Elevation Determinations 

AGENCY: Federal Emergency 

Management Agency, DHS. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: Base (1% annual chance) 

Flood Elevations (BFEs) and modified 

BFEs are made final for the 

communities listed below. The BFEs 

and modified BFEs are the basis for the 

floodplain management measures that 

each community is required either to 

adopt or to show evidence of being 

already in effect in order to qualify or 

remain qualified for participation in the 

National Flood Insurance Program 

(NFIP). 

DATES: The date of issuance of the Flood 

Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) showing 

BFEs and modified BFEs for each 

community. This date may be obtained 

by contacting the office where the maps 

are available for inspection as indicated 

on the table below. 

ADDRESSES: The final BFEs for each 

community are available for inspection 

at the office of the Chief Executive 

Officer of each community. The 

respective addresses are listed in the 

table below. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

William R. Blanton, Jr., Engineering 

Management Section, Mitigation 

Division, Federal Emergency 

Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., 

Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–3151. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

Federal Emergency Management Agency 

(FEMA) makes the final determinations 

listed below for the modified BFEs for 

each community listed. These modified 

elevations have been published in 

newspapers of local circulation and 

ninety (90) days have elapsed since that 

publication. The Mitigation Division 

Director of FEMA has resolved any 

appeals resulting from this notification. 

This final rule is issued in accordance 

with section 110 of the Flood Disaster 

Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, 

and 44 CFR part 67. FEMA has 

developed criteria for floodplain 

management in floodprone areas in 

accordance with 44 CFR part 60. 

Interested lessees and owners of real 

property are encouraged to review the 

proof Flood Insurance Study and FIRM 

available at the address cited below for 

each community. The BFEs and 

modified BFEs are made final in the 

communities listed below. Elevations at 

selected locations in each community 

are shown. 

National Environmental Policy Act. 

This final rule is categorically excluded 

from the requirements of 44 CFR part 

10, Environmental Consideration. An 

environmental impact assessment has 

not been prepared. 

Regulatory Flexibility Act. As flood 

elevation determinations are not within 

the scope of the Regulatory Flexibility 

Act, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, a regulatory 

flexibility analysis is not required. 

Regulatory Classification. This final 

rule is not a significant regulatory action 

under the criteria of section 3(f) of 

Executive Order 12866 of September 30, 

1993, Regulatory Planning and Review, 

58 FR 51735. 

Executive Order 13132, Federalism. 

This final rule involves no policies that 

have federalism implications under 

Executive Order 13132. 

Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice 

Reform. This final rule meets the 

applicable standards of Executive Order 

12988. 

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 67 

Administrative practice and 

procedure, Flood insurance, Reporting 

and recordkeeping requirements. 

■ Accordingly, 44 CFR part 67 is 

amended as follows: 

PART 67—[AMENDED] 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 67 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; 

Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978, 3 CFR, 

1978 Comp., p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367, 

3 CFR, 1979 Comp., p. 376. 

§ 67.11 [Amended] 

■ 2. The tables published under the 

authority of § 67.11 are amended as 

follows: 

State City/town/county Source of flooding Location 

#Depth in feet 

above ground 

* Elevation in 

feet (NGVD) 

+Elevation in 

feet (NAVD) 

Modified 

City of New York, New York 

Docket No.: FEMA–D–7678 

New York ...................... New York (City) ............ Amboy Road Wetland 

(Staten Island).

Entire shoreline within the community ...... * 50 

Arbutus Creek (Staten Island).Approximately 530 feet upstream of 

Hylan Boulevard.

* 16 

Approximately 980 feet upstream of 

Amboy Road.

* 57 

Blue Heron Main Branch 

(Staten Island).

Approximately 100 feet upstream of 

Hylan Boulevard.

* 17 

Approximately 1,700 feet upstream of 

Tallman Street.

* 70 

Blue Heron Tributary 

(Staten Island).

At the confluence with Blue Heron Main 

Branch.

* 36 

Approximately 35 feet upstream of 

Holbridge Avenue.

* 70 

Bronx River (Bronx) .......... Approximately 600 feet upstream of 

Tremont Street.

* 15 

Approximately 1,650 feet upstream of 

East 24th Street.

* 74 


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State City/town/county Source of flooding Location 

#Depth in feet 

above ground 

* Elevation in 

feet (NGVD) 

+Elevation in 

feet (NAVD) 

Modified 

Butler Manor (Staten Island).Approximately 75 feet upstream of the 

confluence with Raritan Bay.

* 10 

Approximately 0.6 mile upstream of the 

confluence with Raritan Bay.

* 33 

Cleveland Avenue Wetland (Staten Island).Entire shoreline within the community ...... * 58 

Colon Tributary (Staten Island).At the confluence with Sweet Brook ........ * 15 

Approximately 145 feet upstream of Pemberton Avenue.* 41 

D Street Brook (Staten Island).At D Street ................................................ * 97 

Approximately 1,530 feet upstream of D 

Street.

* 155 

Denise Tributary (Staten 

Island).

Approximately 260 feet upstream of the 

confluence of Arbutus Creek.

* 18 

Approximately 1,205 feet upstream of 

Jansen Street.

* 49 

Eibs Pond (Staten Island) Entire shoreline within the community ...... * 87 

Eltingville Tributary (Staten 

Island).

At the confluence with Sweet Brook ........ * 38 

Approximately 406 feet upstream of 

Katan Avenue.

* 45 

Foresthill Road Brook 

(Staten Island).

Approximately 1,450 feet downstream of 

Foresthill Road.

* 5 

Approximately 3,070 feet upstream of 

Alaska Place.

* 74 

Hillside Avenue Wetland 

(Staten Island).

Entire shoreline within the community ...... * 56 

Jacks Pond (Staten Island).Entire shoreline within the community ...... * 52 

Jansen Tributary (Staten 

Island).

Approximately 330 feet upstream of confluence with Arbutus Creek.* 25 

Approximately 1,340 feet upstream of 

confluence with Arbutus Creek.

* 41 

Lemon Creek (Staten Island).Approximately 40 feet upstream of Staten 

Island Rapid Transit Bridge.

* 17 

Approximately 350 feet upstream of 

Rossville Avenue.

* 101 

Mill Creek (Staten Island) Approximately 80 feet downstream of 

Richmond Valley Road.

* 11 

Approximately 1,320 feet upstream of 

West Veterans Road.

* 77 

Mill Creek Tributary 1 

(Staten Island).

At the confluence with Mill Creek ............. * 41 

Approximately 230 feet from the downstream side of the West Shore Expressway.* 60 

Mill Creek Tributary 2 

(Staten Island).

At the confluence with Mill Creek ............. * 10 

At the confluence of Mill Creek Tributary 

3.

* 13 

Mill Creek Tributary 3 

(Staten Island).

At the confluence with Mill Creek Tributary 2.* 13 

Approximately 860 feet upstream of confluence with Mill Creek Tributary 2.* 22 

Richmond Creek (Staten 

Island).

Approximately 510 feet downstream of 

Richmond Hill Road.

* 6 

Approximately 0.86 mile upstream of 

Rockland Avenue.

* 254 

Sandy Brook (Staten Island).Approximately 190 feet upstream of Richmond Parkway (Drumgoole Avenue).* 39 

Approximately 1,100 feet upstream of 

Bloomingdale Road.

* 84 

Stump Pond (Staten Island).Entire shoreline within the community ...... * 271 

Sweet Brook (Staten Island).Approximately 3,200 feet downstream of 

Genesee Avenue.

* 12 


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State City/town/county Source of flooding Location 

#Depth in feet 

above ground 

* Elevation in 

feet (NGVD) 

+Elevation in 

feet (NAVD) 

Modified 

Approximately 1,050 feet upstream of 

Richmond Avenue/Drumgoogle Avenue.

* 99 

Wolfes Pond (Staten Island).Approximately 1,175 feet upstream of 

Seguine Avenue.

* 10 

Approximately 175 feet upstream of 

Hylan Boulevard.

* 21 

Wood Duck Pond (Staten 

Island).

Entire shoreline within the community ...... * 54 

# Depth in feet above ground. 

* National Geodetic Vertical Datum. 

+North American Vertical Datum. 

ADDRESSES 

Maps are available for inspection at the New York City Planning Department, Waterfront and Open Space Division, 22 Reade Street, Room 6E, 

New York, New York. 

Flooding source(s) Location of referenced elevation 

* Elevation in 

feet (NGVD) 

+ Elevation in 

feet (NAVD) 

# Depth in feet 

above ground 

Modified 

Communities 

affected 

Burke County, North Carolina and Incorporated Areas 

Docket Nos.: FEMA–D–7676 and FEMA–D–7680 

Back Creek ............................... At the confluence with Irish Creek ...................................... +1,116 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.5 mile upstream of the confluence with 

Irish Creek.

+1,135 

Bailey Fork ................................ Approximately 0.8 mile upstream of I–40 ........................... +1,036 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Morganton. 

Approximately 100 feet downstream of U.S. 64 ................. +1,047 

Bristol Creek ............................. At the confluence with Lower Creek ................................... +1,019 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 200 feet downstream of Burke/Caldwell 

County boundary.

+1,144 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Bristol Creek ................................... +1,019 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.4 mile upstream of the confluence with 

Bristol Creek.

+1,019 

Camp Creek .............................. At Burke/Catawba County boundary ................................... +1,020 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 800 feet upstream of Burke/Catawba 

County boundary.

+1,023 

Canoe Creek ............................. At the confluence with Catawba River ................................ +1,024 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Morganton. 

Approximately 0.4 mile upstream of SR 1254 .................... +1,289 

Carroll Creek ............................. At the confluence with Parks Creek .................................... +1,047 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1,700 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Parks Creek.

+1,055 

Catawba River .......................... At the Burke/Catawba County boundary ............................ +936 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Hickory, City of Morganton, Town of Glen Alpine, Town of Rhodhiss, 

Town of Rutherford College, Town of Valdese. 

Approximately 2.7 miles upstream of Burke/McDowell 

County boundary.

+1,206 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Catawba River ................................ +1,069 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.5 mile upstream of SR 1223 .................... +1,094 


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Flooding source(s) Location of referenced elevation 

* Elevation in 

feet (NGVD) 

+ Elevation in 

feet (NAVD) 

# Depth in feet 

above ground 

Modified 

Communities 

affected 

Tributary 2 ......................... At the confluence with Catawba River ................................ +1,206 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 2.8 miles upstream of the confluence with 

Catawba River.

+1,236 

Clear Creek ............................... Approximately 100 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Silver Creek.

+1,046 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 400 feet upstream of U.S. 64 ...................... +1,111 

Cub Creek ................................. At the confluence with Henry Fork ...................................... +996 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1.0 mile upstream of SR 1001 .................... +1,230 

Double Branch .......................... At the confluence with McGalliard Creek ............................ +1,097 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Valdese. 

Approximately 1,100 feet upstream of SR 1737 ................. +1,231 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Double Branch ................................ +1,110 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 2,000 feet upstream of SR 1722 ................. +1,197 

Douglas Creek .......................... Approximately 100 feet downstream of Burke/Catawba 

County boundary.

+1,046 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1,400 feet upstream of Burke/Catawba 

County boundary.

+1,064 

Drowning Creek ........................ At the confluence with Catawba River ................................ +938 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1.7 miles upstream of SR 1758 .................. +1,527 

Tributary 1 ......................... Approximately 800 feet upstream of Wilson Road ............. +1,025 Town of Hildebran. 

Approximately 1,750 feet upstream of Cline Park Drive .... +1,103 

Tributary 2 ......................... Approximately 0.4 mile downstream of SR 1680 ............... +1,045 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 200 feet downstream of Railroad ................ +1,079 

Tributary 2B ....................... At the confluence with Drowning Creek Tributary 2 ........... +1,046 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 150 feet downstream of Railroad ................ +1,077 

Dye Branch ............................... At the confluence with McGalliard Creek ............................ +1,078 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Valdese. 

Approximately 655 feet upstream of Praley Street ............. +1,193 

Hall Creek ................................. At the confluence with Silver Creek .................................... +1,119 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 2,000 feet upstream of U.S. 64 ................... +1,203 

Henry Fork ................................ Approximately 200 feet downstream of the Burke/Catawba 

County boundary.

+930 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.9 mile upstream of SR 1918 .................... +1,422 

Howard Creek ........................... At the confluence with Catawba River ................................ +1,005 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Drexel. 

Approximately 750 feet downstream of SR 1536 ............... +1,009 

Tributary 1 ......................... Approximately 200 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Howard Creek.

+1,085 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Drexel. 

Approximately 700 feet upstream of Railroad .................... +1,192 

Hoyle Creek .............................. At the confluence with Catawba River ................................ +1,005 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Rutherford College, Town 

of Valdese. 

Approximately 1,600 feet upstream of the confluence of 

Micol Creek.

+1,081 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Hoyle Creek .................................... +1,005 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Rutherford College, Town 

of Valdese. 

Approximately 0.9 mile upstream of the confluence with 

Hoyle Creek.

+1,164 

Tributary 2 ......................... At the confluence with Hoyle Creek .................................... +1,005 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Rutherford College, Town 

of Valdese. 

Approximately 0.7 mile upstream of the confluence with 

Hoyle Creek.

+1,106 


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Flooding source(s) Location of referenced elevation 

* Elevation in 

feet (NGVD) 

+ Elevation in 

feet (NAVD) 

# Depth in feet 

above ground 

Modified 

Communities 

affected 

Hunting Creek ........................... At the confluence with Catawba River ................................ +1,014 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Morganton. 

Approximately 1,050 feet upstream of SR 2002 ................. +1,149 

Tributary 2 ......................... Approximately 650 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Hunting Creek.

+1,080 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Morganton. 

Approximately 0.7 mile upstream of Walker Road ............. +1,151 

Tributary 3 ......................... At the confluence with Hunting Creek ................................ +1,105 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Morganton. 

Approximately 0.4 mile upstream of the confluence with 

Hunting Creek.

+1,115 

Irish Creek ................................ At the confluence with Warrior Fork and Upper Creek ...... +1,030 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 900 feet upstream of the confluence of 

Reedys Fork Creek.

+1,146 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Irish Creek ...................................... +1,108 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 50 feet downstream of SR 1240 ................. +1,127 

Island Creek .............................. Approximately 1.0 mile upstream of the confluence with 

Catawba River.

+1,005 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Connelly Springs, Town of 

Rutherford College. 

Approximately 0.9 mile upstream of I–40 ........................... +1,331 

Jacob Fork ................................ At Burke/Catawba County boundary ................................... +1,047 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 400 feet upstream of SR 1904 .................... +1,194 

Johns River ............................... At the confluence with Catawba River ................................ +1,013 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Morganton. 

At Burke/Caldwell County boundary ................................... +1,053 

Laurel Creek ............................. At the confluence with Henry Fork ...................................... +1,015 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1.2 miles upstream of Shouppe Way .......... +1,302 

Linville River ............................. At the confluence with Catawba River ................................ +1,206 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

At Avery/Burke County boundary ........................................ +3,215 

Little Silver Creek ..................... Approximately 0.6 mile upstream of Causby Road (SR 

1147).

+1,115 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Morganton, Town of Glen 

Alpine. 

Approximately 1.1 miles upstream of Ceramic Tile Drive .. +1,226 

Lower Creek ............................. At the confluence with Catawba River ................................ +1,011 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

At Burke/Caldwell County boundary ................................... +1,028 

McGalliard Creek ...................... At the confluence with Catawba River ................................ +1,005 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Valdese. 

Approximately 450 feet upstream of SR 1722 .................... +1,212 

Tributary 1 ......................... Approximately 300 feet upstream of the confluence with 

McGalliard Creek.

+1,062 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Valdese. 

Approximately 1,900 feet upstream of Louise Avenue 

Northeast.

+1,232 

Tributary 2 ......................... Approximately 100 feet upstream of the confluence with 

McGalliard Creek.

+1,089 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Drexel. 

Approximately 650 feet downstream of I–40 ...................... +1,250 

Tributary 2A ....................... At the confluence with McGalliard Creek Tributary 2 ......... +1,110 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Drexel. 

Approximately 800 feet upstream of Drexel. Road ............. +1,164 

Tributary 2B ....................... At the confluence with McGalliard Creek Tributary 2 ......... +1,149 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Drexel. 

Approximately 200 feet downstream of SR 1721 ............... +1,205 


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Flooding source(s) Location of referenced elevation 

* Elevation in 

feet (NGVD) 

+ Elevation in 

feet (NAVD) 

# Depth in feet 

above ground 

Modified 

Communities 

affected 

Micol Creek ............................... At the confluence with Hoyle Creek .................................... +1,068 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Valdese. 

Approximately 300 feet downstream of I–40 ...................... +1,252 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Micol Creek .................................... +1,117 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Rutherford College, Town 

of Valdese. 

Approximately 0.5 mile upstream of Montanya View Drive +1,526 

Tributary 1A ....................... At the confluence with Micol Creek Tributary 1A ............... +1,165 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Rutherford College, Town 

of Valdese. 

Approximately 100 feet downstream of SR 1001 ............... +1,229 

Tributary 1A1 ..................... At the confluence with Micol Creek Tributary 1A ............... +1,169 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Rutherford College. 

Approximately 1,800 feet upstream of Rutherford College 

Road.

+1,229 

Muddy Creek ............................ At the confluence with Old Catawba River ......................... +1,083 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.4 mile upstream of Burke/McDowell 

County boundary.

+1,089 

Nolden Creek ............................ Approximately 1.0 mile upstream of the confluence with 

Catawba River.

+1,004 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Connelly Springs. 

Approximately 0.9 mile upstream of SR 1614 .................... +1,201 

Old Catawba River ................... At the confluence with Catawba River ................................ +1,066 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

At Catawba Dam ................................................................. +1,098 

Paddy Creek ............................. At the confluence with Catawba River ................................ +1,206 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 2.9 miles upstream of SR 1237 .................. +1,815 

Parks Creek .............................. At the confluence with Johns River .................................... +1,044 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 100 feet downstream of SR 1405 ............... +1,050 

Pearcy Creek ............................ At the confluence with Parks Creek .................................... +1,046 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1.1 miles upstream of SR 1405 .................. +1,154 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Pearcy Creek .................................. +1,077 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 50 feet downstream of SR 1405 ................. +1,116 

Reedys Fork Creek ................... At the confluence with Irish Creek ...................................... +1,141 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.5 mile upstream of the confluence with 

Irish Creek.

+1,159 

Roses Creek ............................. At the confluence with Irish Creek ...................................... +1,057 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.6 mile upstream of the confluence of 

Roses Creek Tributary 1.

+1,345 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Roses Creek ................................... +1,297 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.6 mile upstream of the confluence with 

Roses Creek.

+1,382 

Russell Creek ........................... At the confluence with Irish Creek ...................................... +1,115 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1,550 feet upstream of SR 1241 ................. +1,209 

Sandy Run ................................ Approximately 1.7 miles upstream of the confluence with 

Hunting Creek.

+1,113 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 2.4 miles upstream of the confluence with 

Hunting Creek.

+1,156 

Secrets Creek ........................... Approximately 150 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Howard Creek.

+1,011 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Drexel. 

Approximately 0.7 mile upstream of South Main Street ..... +1,213 

Silver Creek .............................. At the confluence with Catawba River ................................ +1,023 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

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Flooding source(s) Location of referenced elevation 

* Elevation in 

feet (NGVD) 

+ Elevation in 

feet (NAVD) 

# Depth in feet 

above ground 

Modified 

Communities 

affected 

Approximately 1,900 feet upstream of U.S. 64 ................... +1,226 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Silver Creek .................................... +1,023 City of Morganton. 

Approximately 1,050 feet upstream of Golf Course Road .. +1,025 

Simpson Creek ......................... At the confluence with Roses Creek ................................... +1,089 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1.5 miles upstream of the confluence with 

Roses Creek.

+1,185 

Smokey Creek .......................... At the confluence with Catawba River ................................ +1,006 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

At Burke/Caldwell County boundary ................................... +1,100 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Smokey Creek ................................ +1,043 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.4 mile upstream of the confluence with 

Smokey Creek.

+1,079 

South Muddy Creek .................. Approximately 1,200 feet downstream of Burke/McDowell 

County boundary.

+1,092 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

At Burke/McDowell County boundary ................................. +1,098 

Tributary 1 ......................... At Burke/McDowell County boundary ................................. +1,121 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1,000 feet upstream of Burke/McDowell 

County boundary.

+1,144 

Tims Creek ............................... At the confluence with Henry Fork ...................................... +977 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1.6 miles upstream of SR 1786 .................. +1,234 

Upper Creek ............................. At the confluence with Warrior Fork and Irish Creek ......... +1,030 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.5 mile upstream of SR 1405 .................... +1,093 

Warrior Fork .............................. At the confluence with Catawba River ................................ +1,018 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Morganton. 

At the confluence of Upper Creek and Irish Creek ............ +1,030 

Wilson Creek ............................ At the confluence with Warrior Fork ................................... +1,018 Burke County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Morganton. 

Approximately 0.7 mile upstream of the confluence with 

Warrior Fork.

+1,018 

* National Geodetic Vertical Datum. 

# Depth in feet above ground. 

+ North American Vertical Datum. 

ADDRESSES 

City of Hickory 

Maps are available for inspection at the Hickory City Hall, 76 North Center Street, Hickory, North Carolina. 

City of Morganton 

Maps are available for inspection at the Morganton. Town Hall, Community Development Department, 305 East Union Street, Morganton, North 

Carolina. 

Town of Connelly Springs 

Maps are available for inspection at the Connelly Springs Town Hall, 1030 U.S. Highway 70, Connelly Springs, North Carolina. 

Town of Drexel 

Maps are available for inspection at the Drexel Town Hall, 202 Church Street, Drexel, North Carolina. 

Town of Glen Alpine 

Maps are available for inspection at the Glen Alpine Town Hall, 103 Pitts Street, Glen Alpine, North Carolina. 

Town of Hildebran 

Maps are available for inspection at the Hildebran Town Hall, 202 South Center Street, Hildebran, North Carolina. 

Town of Rhodhiss 

Maps are available for inspection at the Rhodhiss Town Hall, 200 Burke Street, Rhodhiss, North Carolina. 

Town of Rutherford College 

Maps are available for inspection at the Rutherford College Town Hall, 950 Malcolm Boulevard, Rutherford College, North Carolina. 

Town of Valdese 

Maps are available for inspection at the Valdese Town Hall, 121 Faet Street, Valdese, North Carolina. 

Unincorporated Areas of Burke County 

Maps are available for inspection at the Burke County Planning and Development Department, 110 North Green Street, Morganton, North Carolina. 


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Flooding source(s) Location of referenced elevation 

* Elevation in 

feet (NGVD) 

+ Elevation in 

feet (NAVD) 

# Depth in feet 

above ground 

Modified 

Communities 

affected 

Catawba County, North Carolina and Incorporated Areas 

Docket Nos.: FEMA–D–7668 and FEMA–D–7680 

Bakers Creek Tributary ............. Approximately 400 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Bakers Creek.

+891 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1.4 miles upstream of Swinging Bridge 

Road.

+980 

Tributary 1 ......................... Approximately 300 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Bakers Creek.

+891 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.7 mile upstream of Stratford Drive ........... +1,040 

Balls Creek ............................... Approximately 600 feet downstream of Kale Road (State 

Route 1832).

+762 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 970 feet upstream of Little Mountain Road +1,034 

Barger Branch ........................... At the confluence with Henry Fork ...................................... +861 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Hickory, Town of 

Brookford. 

Approximately 200 feet upstream of 8th Avenue Southeast.+1,064 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Barger Branch ................................ +987 City of Hickory. 

Approximately 800 feet upstream of 8th Avenue Southeast.+1,083 

Tributary 2 ......................... At the confluence with Barger Branch Tributary 1 .............. +991 City of Hickory. 

Approximately 1,040 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Barger Branch Tributary 1.

+1,033 

Tributary 3 ......................... At the confluence with Barger Branch ................................ +1,005 City of Hickory.

Approximately 130 feet upstream of 8th Avenue Southeast.+1,082 

Betts Branch ............................. At the confluence with Clarks Creek ................................... +812 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1,900 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Clarks Creek.

+812 

Bills Branch ............................... At the confluence with Clarks Creek ................................... +813 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Newton. 

Approximately 0.5 mile upstream of U.S. 321 South ......... +844 

Camp Creek .............................. Approximately 0.5 mile upstream of the confluence with 

Jacob Fork.

+915 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

At the Burke/Catawba County boundary ............................ +1,020 

Catawba River .......................... Approximately 0.4 mile above the confluence of Balls 

Creek.

+762 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Hickory. 

At the Burke/Caldwell/Catawba County boundary .............. +936 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with the Catawba River .......................... +936 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Hickory. 

Approximately 1,100 feet upstream of 31st Avenue Northwest.+1,026 

Clarks Creek ............................. Approximately 850 feet downstream of U.S. 321 ............... +790 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Hickory, City of Newton, 

Town of Maiden. 

Approximately 2.5 miles upstream of I–40 ......................... +1,049 

Cline Creek ............................... At the confluence with Clarks Creek ................................... +864 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Conover, City of Newton. 

Approximately 150 feet downstream of I–40 ...................... +908 

Cline Creek North ..................... At the confluence with Lyle Creek ...................................... +869 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 2.0 miles upstream of the confluence with 

Cline Creek North Tributary 1.

+1,047 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Cline Creek North ........................... +896 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.5 mile upstream of Rifle Range Road ..... +1,105 

Cline Creek Tributary 1 ............ At the confluence with Cline Creek ..................................... +886 City of Conover.

Approximately 450 feet upstream of I–40 ........................... +903 


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* Elevation in 

feet (NGVD) 

+ Elevation in 

feet (NAVD) 

# Depth in feet 

above ground 

Modified 

Communities 

affected 

Tributary 2 ......................... At the confluence with Cline Creek ..................................... +898 City of Conover, Catawba 

County (Unincorporated 

Areas). 

Approximately 1,300 feet upstream of I–40 ........................ +911 

Conover Creek .......................... At the confluence with Lyle Creek ...................................... +868 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Conover. 

Approximately 30 feet upstream of 5th Street Place Northeast.+953 

Cow Branch .............................. At the confluence with Pott Creek ...................................... +861 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.8 mile upstream of Grace Church Road 

(State Route 2030).

+910 

Cripple Creek ............................ At the confluence with Frye Creek and Horseford Creek ... +995 City of Hickory. 

Approximately 1,070 feet upstream of 4th Street Drive 

Northwest.

+1,067 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Cripple Creek ................................. +1,029 City of Hickory. 

Approximately 1,900 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Cripple Creek.

+1,055 

Douglas Creek .......................... At the confluence with Jacob Fork ...................................... +1,011 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 200 feet upstream of the Burke/Catawba 

County boundary.

+1,048 

Falling Creek ............................. At the confluence with Lake Hickory ................................... +936 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Hickory. 

Approximately 50 feet downstream of 14th Avenue Northeast.+1,093 

Dellinger Creek ......................... At the confluence with Elk Shoal Creek ............................. +851 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 725 feet upstream of Rest Home Road ...... +960 

East Tributary McLin Creek ...... At the confluence with McLin Creek ................................... +943 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Conover. 

Approximately 1,000 feet upstream of Keisler Road 

Southeast.

+982 

Falling Creek Tributary 1 .......... Approximately 400 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Falling Creek.

+1,015 City of Hickory. 

Approximately 275 feet upstream of 12th Avenue Northeast.+1,088 

Tributary 2 ......................... At the confluence with Falling Creek .................................. +1,052 City of Hickory. 

Approximately 380 feet upstream of 12th Avenue Northeast.+1,095 

Fitz Creek ................................. At the confluence with Cripple Creek ................................. +1,013 City of Hickory. 

Approximately 30 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Cripple Creek.

+1,013 

Frye Creek ................................ At the confluence with Horseford Creek and Cripple Creek +995 City of Hickory, Town of 

Long View. 

Approximately 50 feet downstream of 34th Street Northwest.+1,119 

Geitner Branch .......................... At the confluence with Henry Fork ...................................... +890 City of Hickory, Catawba 

County (Unincorporated 

Areas). 

Approximately 1,900 feet upstream of 7th Avenue Southwest.+1,080 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Geitner Branch ............................... +1,019 City of Hickory.

Approximately 1,250 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Geitner Branch.

+1,043 

Elk Shoal Creek ........................ Approximately 2,750 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Catawba River.

+849 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 2,000 feet upstream of Rest Home Road ... +943 

Geitner Branch Tributary 2 ....... At the confluence with Geitner Branch ............................... +983 City of Hickory. 

Approximately 1,700 feet upstream of 7th Avenue Southwest.+1,074 

Haas Creek ............................... At the confluence with Pott Creek ...................................... +814 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.3 mile upstream of Bill and Beulah Lane +910 


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* Elevation in 

feet (NGVD) 

+ Elevation in 

feet (NAVD) 

# Depth in feet 

above ground 

Modified 

Communities 

affected 

Henry Fork ................................ Approximately 1,250 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Jacob Fork and South Fork Catawba River.

+821 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Hickory, City of Newton, 

Town of Brookford. 

At the Catawba/Burke County boundary ............................ +930 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Henry Fork ...................................... +846 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Hickory. 

Approximately 0.5 mile upstream of Catawba Valley Boulevard SE.+974 

Tributary 2 ......................... At the confluence with Henry Fork ...................................... +889 Town of Brookford, City of 

Hickory. 

Approximately 1,830 feet upstream of Brookford Boulevard.+921 

Tributary 3 ......................... At the confluence with Henry Fork ...................................... +821 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.4 mile upstream of Robinson Road ......... +855 

Herman Branch Creek .............. At the confluence with Lyle Creek ...................................... +913 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Conover. 

Approximately 175 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Lyle Creek.

+914 

Hildenbran Creek ...................... At the confluence with Clarks Creek ................................... +838 City of Newton. 

Approximately 150 feet upstream of A.C. Little Drive ........ +953 

Holdsclaw Creek ....................... At the upstream side of Railroad ........................................ +798 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1,500 feet upstream of the confluence of 

Holdsclaw Creek Tributary 1.

+798 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Holdsclaw Creek ............................ +798 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1,450 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Holdsclaw Creek.

+803 

Holly Branch ............................. Approximately 220 feet downstream of the confluence of 

Holly Branch Tributary 1 and Shady Branch.

+821 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Maiden. 

At the confluence of Holly Branch Tributary 1 and Shady 

Branch.

+824 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Holly Branch ................................... +824 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Maiden. 

Approximately 200 feet upstream of South Main Avenue .. +870 

Hop Creek ................................. At the confluence with Jacob Fork ...................................... +835 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 2.7 miles upstream of the confluence with 

Jacob Fork.

+917 

Horseford Creek ....................... At the confluence with the Catawba River .......................... +936 City of Hickory. 

At the confluence with Frye Creek and Cripple Creek ....... +995 

Howards Creek ......................... At the Catawba/Lincoln County boundary .......................... +972 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 500 feet upstream of the Catawba/Lincoln 

County boundary.

+977 

Indian Creek ............................. At the Catawba/Lincoln County boundary .......................... +1,011 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 550 feet upstream of the Catawba/Lincoln 

County boundary.

+1,014 

Jacob Fork ................................ Approximately 175 feet upstream of Providence Church 

Road (State Route 1116).

+915 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

At the Catawba/Burke County boundary ............................ +1,057 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Jacob Fork ...................................... +1,022 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1.3 miles upstream of Cooksville Road ...... +1,078 

Lippard Creek ........................... At the Lincoln/Catawba County boundary .......................... +869 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1,870 feet upstream of the Lincoln/Catawba County boundary.+876 


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Flooding source(s) Location of referenced elevation 

* Elevation in 

feet (NGVD) 

+ Elevation in 

feet (NAVD) 

# Depth in feet 

above ground 

Modified 

Communities 

affected 

Long Creek ............................... At the confluence with McLin Creek ................................... +860 City of Conover, City of 

Claremont, Catawba 

County (Unincorporated 

Areas). 

Approximately 1,400 feet upstream of Railroad ................. +988 

Long Shoal Creek ..................... Approximately 0.5 mile downstream of Sulphur Springs 

Road (State Route 1529).

+935 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Hickory. 

Approximately 0.4 mile upstream of Pinecrest Drive Northeast.+1,037 

Long View Creek ...................... At the confluence with Henry Fork ...................................... +891 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Hickory, Town of Long 

View. 

Approximately 1,500 feet upstream of U.S. 70 Southwest +1,081 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Long View Creek ............................ +990 City of Hickory. 

Approximately 80 feet downstream of U.S. 70 ................... +1,061 

Tributary 2 ......................... Approximately 140 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Long View Creek.

+1,038 Town of Long View. 

Approximately 1,460 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Long View Creek.

+1,053 

Lyle Creek ................................. At the confluence with the Catawba River .......................... +773 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Hickory, Town of Catawba. 

Approximately 550 feet upstream of 18th Avenue Northeast.+1,116 

Lyle Creek Tributary ................. At the downstream side of Shock Road (State Route 

1711).

+831 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 2,000 feet upstream of Community Road ... +892 

Tributary 1 ......................... Approximately 1,600 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Lyle Creek.

+820 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1.0 mile upstream of Crossing Creek Drive +931 

Maiden Creek ........................... Approximately 1.3 miles upstream of Providence Mill 

Road.

+864 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 80 feet downstream of North Olivers Cross 

Road.

+905 

McLin Creek .............................. Approximately 500 feet upstream of East 20th Street ........ +940 City of Conover. 

Approximately 0.6 mile upstream of the confluence of 

East Tributary McLin Creek.

+970 

Tributary 1 ......................... Approximately 750 feet upstream of the confluence with 

McLin Creek.

+857 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Claremont. 

Approximately 1,250 feet upstream of Frazier Drive .......... +936 

Miller Branch ............................. At the downstream side of 12th Avenue Southeast ........... +894 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Hickory. 

Approximately 1.9 miles upstream of the confluence with 

Clarks Creek.

+982 

Mountain Creek ........................ At the upstream side of Slanting Bridge Road ................... +760 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1.6 miles upstream of the confluence of 

Mountain Creek Tributary 3.

+776 

Tributary 2 ......................... At the confluence with Mountain Creek .............................. +760 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1.6 miles upstream of the confluence with 

Mountain Creek.

+803 

Tributary 2A ....................... At the confluence with Mountain Creek Tributary 2 ........... +760 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1.4 miles upstream of the confluence with 

Mountain Creek Tributary 2.

+763 

Tributary 3 ......................... At the confluence with Mountain Creek .............................. +760 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1.0 mile upstream of the confluence with 

Mountain Creek.

+778 

Tributary 3A ....................... At the confluence with Mountain Creek Tributary 3 ........... +767 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.5 mile upstream of the confluence with 

Mountain Creek Tributary 3.

+804 


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* Elevation in 

feet (NGVD) 

+ Elevation in 

feet (NAVD) 

# Depth in feet 

above ground 

Modified 

Communities 

affected 

Muddy Creek ............................ Approximately 1,900 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Henry Fork.

+835 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

At the confluence of Muddy Creek Tributaries 2 and 3 ...... +838 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Muddy Creek .................................. +837 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.7 mile upstream of Robinwood Road ...... +873 

Tributary 2 ......................... At the confluence with Muddy Creek .................................. +838 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.6 mile upstream of Robinwood Road ...... +863 

Tributary 3 ......................... At the confluence with Muddy Creek .................................. +838 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Hickory. 

Approximately 1.3 miles upstream of the confluence with 

Muddy Creek.

+872 

Mull Creek ................................. Approximately 1,000 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Lyle Creek.

+819 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Conover, City of Claremont. 

Approximately 500 feet upstream of 9th Avenue Northeast +1,002 

Mundy Creek ............................ At the confluence with Reed Creek .................................... +760 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 500 feet upstream of Lineberger Road ....... +776 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Mundy Creek .................................. +760 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1,400 feet upstream of Grassy Creek Road +781 

Naked Creek ............................. Approximately 2,000 feet downstream of the St. Peters 

Church Road (State Route 1453).

+936 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.5 mile upstream of Timber Ridge Road ... +1,015 

Pinch Gut Creek ....................... Approximately 120 feet upstream of St. James Church 

Road.

+851 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Maiden. 

Approximately 0.9 mile upstream of St. James Church 

Road.

+883 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Pinch Gut Creek ............................. +852 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.5 mile upstream of the confluence with 

Pinch Gut Creek.

+886 

Pott Creek ................................. Approximately 1,200 feet downstream of the confluence of 

Rhodes Mill Creek.

+801 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1.9 miles upstream of Plateau Road (State 

Route 2036).

+928 

Propst Creek ............................. Approximately 0.4 mile downstream of Sipe Road (State 

Route 1492).

+988 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Hickory. 

Approximately 75 feet downstream of Sipe Road (State 

Route 1492).

+1,005 

Reed Creek ............................... At the confluence with Mountain Creek .............................. +760 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1.1 miles upstream of Mount Pleasant 

Road.

+790 

Rhodes Mill Creek .................... At the confluence with Pott Creek ...................................... +802 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1,100 feet upstream of Leatherman Road 

(State Route 2025).

+855 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Rhodes Mill Creek .......................... +815 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.4 mile upstream of the confluence with 

Rhodes Mill Creek.

+825 

Shady Branch ........................... At the confluence with Holly Branch and Holly Branch 

Tributary 1.

+824 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Maiden. 

Approximately 500 feet upstream of South 11th Avenue ... +959 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Sandy Branch ................................. +872 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Maiden. 

Approximately 1,800 feet upstream of South 8th Avenue .. +927 


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* Elevation in 

feet (NGVD) 

+ Elevation in 

feet (NAVD) 

# Depth in feet 

above ground 

Modified 

Communities 

affected 

Smyre Creek ............................. At the confluence with Clarks Creek ................................... +831 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Newton. 

Approximately 50 feet downstream of NC–16 .................... +875 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Smyre Creek .................................. +868 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Newton. 

Approximately 1,500 feet upstream of the confluence with 

Smyre Creek.

+877 

Snow Creek .............................. At the confluence with the Catawba River .......................... +935 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Hickory. 

Approximately 1,040 feet upstream of 15th Avenue Northeast.+1,097 

Snow Hill Branch ...................... At the downstream side of State Route 16/East D Street .. +868 City of Newton. 

Approximately 1,100 feet upstream of East 11th Street ..... +944 

South Fork Catawba River ....... At the Catawba/Lincoln County boundary .......................... +793 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Newton. 

Approximately 125 feet downstream of NC–10 .................. +816 

Tributary 6 ......................... At the confluence with South Fork Catawba River ............. +794 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 530 feet upstream of Herter Road (State 

Route 2022).

+800 

Tributary 7 ......................... At the confluence with South Fork Catawba River ............. +800 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.9 mile upstream of the confluence with 

South Fork Catawba River.

+811 

Tributary 8 ......................... At the confluence with South Fork Catawba River ............. +802 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.7 mile upstream of Wilfong Road ............ +829 

Tributary 9 ......................... At the confluence with South Fork Catawba River ............. +806 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1.1 miles upstream of US–321 ................... +822 

Tributary 9A ....................... At the confluence with South Fork Catawba River Tributary 9.+806 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1,500 feet upstream of the confluence with 

South Fork Catawba River Tributary 9.

+806 

Terrapin Creek .......................... Approximately 500 feet upstream of Mollys Backbone 

Road.

+762 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1.2 miles upstream of the confluence of 

Terrapin Creek Tributary 1.

+792 

Tributary 1 ......................... At the confluence with Terrapin Creek ............................... +766 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 1.0 mile upstream of the confluence with 

Terrapin Creek.

+790 

Town Branch ............................. At the confluence with the Catawba River .......................... +773 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of 

Catawba. 

Approximately 0.5 mile upstream of 2nd Street Southwest +894 

Town Creek .............................. Approximately 1,400 feet upstream of St. James Church 

Road.

+871 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas), City of 

Newton. 

Approximately 0.8 mile upstream of State Route 10 .......... +943 

Tributary to Lyle Creek 

Tributary.

At the confluence with Lyle Creek Tributary ....................... +875 Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas). 

Approximately 0.7 mile upstream of the confluence with 

Lyle Creek Tributary.

+921 

* National Geodetic Vertical Datum. 

# Depth in feet above ground. 

+ North American Vertical Datum. 

ADDRESSES 

City of Claremont 

Maps available for inspection at the City of Claremont Planning Department, 3288 East Main Street, Claremont, North Carolina. 

City of Conover 

Maps available for inspection at the Conover City Hall, 101 First Street East, Conover, North Carolina. 


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* Elevation in 

feet (NGVD) 

+ Elevation in 

feet (NAVD) 

# Depth in feet 

above ground 

Modified 

Communities 

affected 

City of Hickory 

Maps available for inspection at the Hickory City Hall, 76 North Center Street, Hickory, North Carolina. 

City of Newton 

Maps available for inspection at the City of Newton Planning Department, 401 North Main Avenue, Newton, North Carolina. 

Town of Brookford 

Maps available for inspection at the Brookford Town Hall, 1700 South Center Street, Brookford, North Carolina. 

Town of Catawba 

Maps available for inspection at the Catawba Town Hall, 102 1st Street Northwest, Catawba, North Carolina. 

Town of Long View 

Maps available for inspection at the Long View Town Hall, 2404 1st Avenue Southwest, Hickory, North Carolina. 

Town of Maiden 

Maps are available for inspection at the Maiden Town Hall, 113 West Main Street, Maiden, North Carolina. 

Catawba County (Unincorporated Areas) 

Maps available for inspection at the Catawba County Planning and Zoning Department, 100 A Southwest Boulevard, Newton, North Carolina. 

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 

83.100, ‘‘Flood Insurance.’’) 

Dated: March 20, 2007. 

David I. Maurstad, 

Director, Mitigation Division, Federal 

Emergency Management Agency, Department 

of Homeland Security. 

[FR Doc. E7–6557 Filed 4–6–07; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 9110–12–P 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

Federal Emergency Management 

Agency 

44 CFR Part 67 

Final Flood Elevation Determinations 

AGENCY: Federal Emergency 

Management Agency, DHS. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: Base (1% annual chance) 

Flood Elevations (BFEs) and modified 

BFEs are made final for the 

communities listed below. The BFEs 

and modified BFEs are the basis for the 

floodplain management measures that 

each community is required either to 

adopt or to show evidence of being 

already in effect in order to qualify or 

remain qualified for participation in the 

National Flood Insurance Program 

(NFIP). 

DATES: The date of issuance of the Flood 

Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) showing 

BFEs and modified BFEs for each 

community. This date may be obtained 

by contacting the office where the maps 

are available for inspection as indicated 

on the table below. 

ADDRESSES: The final BFEs for each 

community are available for inspection 

at the office of the Chief Executive 

Officer of each community. The 

respective addresses are listed in the 

table below. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

William R. Blanton, Jr., Engineering 

Management Section, Mitigation 

Division, Federal Emergency 

Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., 

Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–3151. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

Federal Emergency Management Agency 

(FEMA) makes the final determinations 

listed below for the modified BFEs for 

each community listed. These modified 

elevations have been published in 

newspapers of local circulation and 

ninety (90) days have elapsed since that 

publication. The Mitigation Division 

Director of FEMA has resolved any 

appeals resulting from this notification. 

This final rule is issued in accordance 

with section 110 of the Flood Disaster 

Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, 

and 44 CFR part 67. FEMA has 

developed criteria for floodplain 

management in floodprone areas in 

accordance with 44 CFR part 60. 

Interested lessees and owners of real 

property are encouraged to review the 

proof Flood Insurance Study and FIRM 

available at the address cited below for 

each community. The BFEs and 

modified BFEs are made final in the 

communities listed below. Elevations at 

selected locations in each community 

are shown. 

National Environmental Policy Act. 

This final rule is categorically excluded 

from the requirements of 44 CFR part 

10, Environmental Consideration. An 

environmental impact assessment has 

not been prepared. 

Regulatory Flexibility Act. As flood 

elevation determinations are not within 

the scope of the Regulatory Flexibility 

Act, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, a regulatory 

flexibility analysis is not required. 

Regulatory Classification. This final 

rule is not a significant regulatory action 

under the criteria of section 3(f) of 

Executive Order 12866 of September 30, 

1993, Regulatory Planning and Review, 

58 FR 51735. 

Executive Order 13132, Federalism. 

This final rule involves no policies that 

have federalism implications under 

Executive Order 13132. 

Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice 

Reform. This final rule meets the 

applicable standards of Executive Order 

12988. 

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 67 

Administrative practice and 

procedure, Flood insurance, Reporting 

and recordkeeping requirements. 

■ Accordingly, 44 CFR part 67 is 

amended as follows: 

PART 67—[AMENDED] 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 67 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; 

Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978, 3 CFR, 

1978 Comp., p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367, 

3 CFR, 1979 Comp., p. 376. 

§ 67.11 [Amended] 

■ 2. The tables published under the 

authority of § 67.11 are amended as 

follows: 


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