
Down on the Bayou (Part 2)
Recall in the last article we discussed the need for floodplain regulations. In this article the discussion will be on how to develop in the floodplain. The most important concept to understand is the elevation known as Base Flood Elevation (BFE). The base flood elevation is the elevation of the water surface to which the city or county regulates development. In our region, the BFE could be the elevation of the stormwater during the 1%-event (100-year storm) or the 0.2%-event (500-year storm), dependent on jurisdiction.
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