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<br />ever increasing pressure by developers to construct residences and businesses in the floodplain. <br />Aesthetic asnd serene river views are a main selling point for many prospective buyers. The risk <br />of developing in these areas stilI remains and the development itself reduces the aesthetic appeal <br />and serenity of Floodville' s stream corridors. <br /> <br />The main area of concern in FloodvilIe is the IOO-year floodplain at the confluence of <br />High Ball and Risky Creeks. As it happens, the community's downtown business district is <br />located in this area. Most of the structures in this area have basements which were constructed <br />before the community entered the NFIP. If structural and non-structural mitigation activities can <br />be implemented it will ultimately reduce flood losses in the community. <br /> <br />B. Flood, Hazard Areas <br /> <br />The next step in defining the problem is to clearly identify the areas affected. One should <br />I) review mapping of the flood hazard areas, 2) collect additional flood hazard data, and 3) <br />identify other hazards which affect the area. <br /> <br />1. Planning Maps <br /> <br />Flood hazard areas are most often displayed on maps. The latest Flood Insurance Rate <br />Map for FloodvilIe was issued by FEMA on November 23, 1988. Copies of the map can be used <br />and marked up as part of the planning process to develop the local Pre-Disaster Flood Hazard <br />Mitigation Plan. <br /> <br />2. Unmapped Flooding <br /> <br />Flooding may include more than just overbank flooding from local streams and lakes. If <br />people get wet from "stormwater" flooding they expect the community to address it. The <br />problem description should include a discussion of flooding from other sources which mayor <br />may not be "unmapped". If possible, the plan should include these problem areas on the <br />community's "work map". <br /> <br />8 <br />