Record #:

28449

Author(s):

Rogers, Spencer; Hackenburg, Diana

Abstract:

When used properly, the term “100-year flood” means there is a 1-in-100, or 1 percent, chance of a flood occurring in a certain area in any given year. This is the flood standard scientists use to predict floods. The North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program provides online tools for viewing flood-hazard areas, and to help communities be prepared.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 2, Spring 2017, p28-31, il, por, map

Subject(s):

Flood forecasting; Floodplain management