Learn about river flooding and how it is incorporated in the Flood Model.
Definition
River flooding, also known as fluvial flooding, occurs when a river overspills its banks after there has been an increase of water volume in the river channel.
Riverine flooding
In Flood Factor
River flooding is incorporated directly into the First Street Foundation Flood Model through an analysis of historical water level readings from river gauges and their interaction with the surrounding elevation levels.
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How are different flood events created for the maps shown on Flood Factor?
How will different flood depths affect my property?