Six months after deadly flooding devastated Globe, Arizona, the city continues to rebuild using 30-year-old flood maps. The flood maps, which are used to manage risk, were last updated in 1987 and were delayed until the end of 2025. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for creating the maps, and much of the area is considered a special flood hazard area. The delay is due to technical issues related to high-resolution terrain data (LiDAR) technology required for hydraulic modeling. The new preliminary issuance date is Aug. 31, 2026. Flood maps are important for planning new development and helping county officials determine where to stage resources and respond during flooding events.