What Causes Flooding - New Development

New Development

Construction and development can change the natural drainage and create brand new flood risks. That’s because new buildings, parking lots, and roads mean less land to absorb excess precipitation from heavy rains, hurricanes, and tropical storms.

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25% of flood insurance claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas.
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