and any other area subject to high-velocity wave action from storms or seismic sources. Typically, this is the area where the computed wave heights for the base flood are 3 feet or more. V zones are subject to more stringent building requirements and different...
FEMA begins reviewing Sandy flood insurance claimsBy MICHAEL CATALINI
Coastal high hazard areas, labeled as ‘V zones‘ on the FIRM, are the areas where the computed wave heights for the 1%-annual-chance flood are 3 feet or more. V zones are subject to more stringent building requirements and different flood insurance rates than other zones shown on the FIRM...
Because detailed hydraulic analyses are not performed for such areas, no Base Flood Elevations or depths are shown within this zone. Mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements apply. AE and A1-A30 - Zones AE and A1-A30 are the flood insurance rate zones that correspond to the 1-percent ...
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