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Core Insights - Connecticut is addressing the issue of outdated flood maps by launching a public climate-risk mapping tool that allows residents to assess their property's flood exposure and other climate risks [1][2][11] - The initiative aims to close information gaps regarding flood risks, especially after severe flooding in 2024 highlighted the discrepancies between mapped risks and actual experiences [2][12] Group 1: Flood Risk Mapping Tool - The tool is powered by a private risk-modeling firm, First Street Technologies Inc., which provides detailed risk assessments on a scale of one to ten [7][11] - The state found that First Street's models identified approximately 81,000 more properties at severe flood risk compared to FEMA's assessments, primarily due to localized flooding not captured by FEMA [8][12] - The portal is designed to inform residents about their flood risk and encourage them to reconsider their need for flood insurance [7][12] Group 2: Impact on Real Estate and Insurance - The introduction of the mapping tool has sparked concerns among homeowners and real estate professionals about potential devaluation of properties due to perceived flood risks [3][4] - There is ongoing debate regarding the accuracy of various private risk models, with First Street's estimates reportedly being nearly twice as high as some traditional models [9][10] - The state will require sellers and landlords to disclose flood risk details starting July 1, 2026, which may further influence property values and insurance purchases [12][13] Group 3: Market Reactions and Legal Issues - Some homeowners have reported difficulties selling their properties due to high flood risk ratings, even if they are not located in FEMA-designated high-risk zones [13][14] - The real estate site Zillow previously displayed First Street's risk scores but ceased after facing legal challenges from homeowners claiming the ratings harmed their property values [14][15] - Experts suggest that the impact of flood-risk disclosures on property values may vary depending on broader market conditions [13][16]

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