A new tool offered by the State Department of Land and Natural Resources offers residents a chance to evaluate their flood hazard risks based on FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps.

The Hawai'i Flood Hazard Assessment Tool was designed to assist Hawai'i residents. The public can access this tool by going to www.hawaiinfip.org.

Viewers can log in and enter either their property tax map key number or property address to view the relevant flood zone information as well as the parcel map and aerial photograph of the parcel.

The information will help property owners determine their level of risk from flooding and assist them in determining if flood insurance and/or regulatory building requirements apply to their structure.