MEQUON, Wis. — Recent historic flooding in Mequon has provided some residents with concrete evidence they believe proves their homes should not be included in FEMA's floodplain maps , potentially saving them thousands of dollars in mandatory flood insurance costs.

Andy Moriarty, whose home sits near the Milwaukee River, has been paying $300 per month for FEMA flood insurance — a requirement tied to his mortgage.

During the recent historic flooding event a few weeks ago, the river level did rise into his backyard, but did not come within 100 feet of his back patio or home.

"Now we know what a 100-year flood will do to this property," Moriarty said. "Nothing."

TMJ4 first spoke to Moriarty in March for a story about the push to get the floodplain maps altered. Six months later, he h

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