What is the base flood elevation (BFE)?
Base Flood Elevation (BFE) is locally the highest water surface elevation that is expected to occur in the event of a flood that is at least as severe as the base flood (or 100 year flood). Generally, the base flood elevation is not the same for all locations upstream/downstream on a given creek or river. Anyone needing to obtain the base flood elevation for a planned home or other structure to be located in a special flood hazard area, or for a planned subdivision, should contact a registered engineer or a registered land surveyor for assistance. How can I find out what the base flood elevation (BFE) is for my property? At the present time, very few base flood elevations are available for rural White County. Most likely, you will need the assistance of a registered land surveyor or a registered engineer, in order to get your BFE. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) only allows the use of certain approved methods for determining the BFE. Are the flood insurance rate maps (FI
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