The Lake Arrowhead Project led by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is complete and the Flood Insurance Rate Map was officially revised on March 11, 2022. The $1.6 million project increased floodwater storage and removed approximately 70 homes from the FEMA Zone A floodplain in the City of Palos Heights. The affected area is approximately located between Harlem Ave to the west, Edgewood Road to the north, Forestview Road to the east, and 131st Street to the south. Residents may use the enclosed documents for all flood insurance policies and renewals as needed. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Palos Heights Department of Public Works at 708-361-1806.
Lake Arrowhead Approved Flood Plain Map