Taylor Engineering has performed flood insurance studies (FIS) in over 35 counties in Florida, Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee. These comprehensive, county-wide engineering analyses of riverine and coastal flood hazards included storm surge, erosion, and wave modeling in tidal areas; stream channel topographic surveys; and basin-wide hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (rural and urban). Models applied for these studies include HEC-1, HEC-2, HEC-HMS, UNET, AdICPR, HEC-RAS, and SWMM models. Taylor Engineering has also performed extensive floodplain analyses and studies in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida that find its applications in FEMA FIS and bridge hydraulic analyses for the Department of Transportation.

Today's FEMA FIS incorporate the latest GIS technologies in hydrologic and hydraulic model setup and post-processing. Taylor Engineering has developed Coastal Analyst, a set of advanced GIS tools that enhance and expedite coastal engineering analyses for FEMA, including application of WHAFIS, EROSION, and RUNUP programs. Taylor Engineering has also developed DFIRM Tacklebox, a set of fully automated GIS tools that streamline the creation of DFIRMs. Taylor Engineering's continued development of advanced GIS tools allows for greater overall efficiency and product quality, without compromising engineering judgment.

As part of FEMA's Map Modernization effort, Taylor Engineering has completed or is currently developing DFIRMs in Tennessee, Florida, and Kentucky.  These efforts include extensive public involvement and community interaction. Taylor Engineering works closely with FEMA and the communities to produce the best maps within budget and schedule requirements. We believe good communication must accompany great engineering to ensure communities can understand and use the resulting information and maps.