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What is a 100 year flood, actually? (9-27-11)

Reported by: Dave Longley
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Updated: 9/27/2011 10:30 am
(WSYR-TV, Syracuse) This handy *.pdf document put out by the USGS explains what goes into determining a 100 year flood.  You'll need Adobe acrobat reader to look at this.  Just click on the link to download the document.

100 Year Flood - It's all about chance
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