CFS Floodplain Mapping & Elevation Determination

Question 1

What is the purpose of a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)?

Accepted Answer

To identify flood hazard zones and elevations

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To show street names

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To track rainfall

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To identify property ownership

Question 2

What tool is commonly used to determine ground elevation?

Accepted Answer

Surveying equipment

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Tape measure

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Compass

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Altimeter

Question 3

What is base flood elevation (BFE)?

Accepted Answer

Predicted flood elevation during a 100-year flood

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The lowest floor elevation

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The riverbank height

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Top of levee

Question 4

What does a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) do?

Accepted Answer

Amends a flood map using new elevation data

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Requests for insurance discounts

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Changes zoning ordinances

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Alters water treatment plans

Question 5

Which agency publishes flood hazard maps?

Accepted Answer

FEMA

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USGS

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NOAA

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EPA

Question 6

What type of flood zone requires mandatory flood insurance?

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Zone AE

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Zone X

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Zone D

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Zone B

Question 7

Why is accurate elevation certification important?

Accepted Answer

To confirm structure elevation for insurance and compliance

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To reduce property tax

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To speed up construction approval

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To prove building code violations

Question 8

What is used to graphically represent elevation changes in floodplain mapping?

Accepted Answer

Contour lines

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Flood gauges

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Parcel overlays

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Satellite images

Question 9

What is a Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM)?

Accepted Answer

Map indicating preliminary flood zones

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Map for road networks

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Detailed topographic map

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Map for agricultural drainage