Understanding Base Flood Elevation and Floodplain Mapping Exam Questions with correct answers
Understanding Base Flood Elevation and Floodplain Mapping Exam Questions with correct answers Base Flood Elevation (BFE) - Flood level with 1% chance of being exceeded in a year 100-Year Floodplain - Area with a 1% annual flood risk Special Flood Hazard Area - Zone prone to flooding, same as 100-year floodplain 1% Chance - Probability of an event happening in a given year Topographic Study - Analysis of land elevation and features Lidar Radar - Technology for precise topographic mapping Freeboard Requirement - Height above BFE for building construction
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understanding base flood elevation and floodplain