Forbes.com has a story today on the status of FEMA’s flood mapping and its ties to flood insurance premiums. FEMA, of course, is looking to modernize its flood maps and bring them in to digital format. Up to date maps are often resulting in larger flood zones, something homeowners who have to pay higher premiums are not necessarily happy with. On the other hand, out dated flood maps are not doing anyone any favours either (registration may be required).