Flood Profile
NFIP Policy Index
Definition/Description
Flood profiles are usually contained within the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report. The flood profile is a graph of computed flood elevations at floodplain cross-sections. Typically, a flood profile is available for a stream that has Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). Communities should always use the flood profile in conjunction with the FIRM to accurately determine the BFE for a particular site along a river or stream.
Guidance
IS-9 Managing Floodplain Development Through The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
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Pages 3-15 to 3-17 - General Description
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Pages 4-16 to 4-19 -Using Profiles
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Page 5-9 - When FIRM and Ground Data Disagree
Related Keywords
Base Flood Elevation (BFE)
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
Last Modified: Thursday, 12-Apr-2007 15:50:43 EDT