Mapping Gowanus

FLOOD ZONE ELEVATION 0 – 20ft ELEVATION 20 – 40ft ELEVATION 40 – 60ft ELEVATION 60ft +

Gowanus Elevation

Elevation is an important factor to consider in planning the future of Gowanus. Most of the neighborhood is located in the 100 year floodplain and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood risk area.

Elevation Levels

00 FEMA Flood Evacuation Zones A and B - 0ft-20ft above sea level

20 20ft-40ft above sea level

40 40ft-60ft above sea level

60 60ft + above sea level