Flat area adjacent to a river or stream that is subject to flooding.
Low-lying land around a river which becomes inundated (covered in water) when the river level rises in time of flood.
The land bordering a stream or river, built up of sediments from the overflow of the stream or river and subject to inundation at the peak of the flood period.
lowland and relatively flat areas adjacent to a river channel, formed from sediments deposited by the river during floods
That portion of a river valley, adjacent to the river channel, which is built of sediments deposited by the river and which is covered with water when the river overflows its banks at flood stages.
The nearly level plain that borders a stream and is subject to inundation under floodstage conditions unless protected artificially.
Those lands subject to flooding when a stream or river is at flood stage.
An area of alluvium-covered, relatively level land along the banks of a stream that is covered with water when the stream leaves its channel during a time of high flow.
land along a river formed from soil deposited by floods.
A low-level area along a river subject to flooding.
All land adjacent to a watercourse over which water flows in times of flood or would flow but for the presence of flood defences where they exist. The limits of the flood plain are defined by the peak level of a 1 in 100 year return period flood or the highest known water level, whichever is greater.
a nearly flat alluvial lowland that borders a stream and is subject to flooding unless protected artificially.
the flat area either side of a river that is regularly flooded.
Lands subject to periodic flooding. For the purposes of determining buildable land supply, FLOODPLAIN shall refer to all lands subject to the 100-year floodplain as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). (Data Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency; or Local Planning & Building Office)
The surface or strip of relatively smooth land adjacent to a stream channel produced by the stream's erosion and deposition actions; the area covered with water when the stream overflows its banks at times of high water; it is built of alluvium carried by the stream during floods and deposited in the sluggish water beyond the influence of the swiftest current.
The low flat land bordering a stream that floods when the capacity of the stream is exceeded
a plain bordering a river and subject to flooding
The portion of a river valley built of sediments deposited by the river and ocassionally covered by river flood waters.
The lowland that borders a river, usually dry but subject to flooding (Hoyt and Langbein, 1955, p. 12).
a low plain adjacent to a river that is formed chiefly of river sediment and is subject to flooding
an area of land over which river or sea water flows or is stored in times of flood
Land, that because of it's level topography, is prone to flooding.
The area adjoining a water course that has historically been covered by high water, usually defined by a calculated 100-year flood. ''
means any land area susceptible to inundation by STORM WATER from any source. The FLOOD PLAIN is often defined as those normally dry lands adjoining or near the channel of a WATERCOURSE which have been, or may be, covered by stormwater runoff.
A low, flat area adjacent to a river that is formed by the deposition of river sediments during flooding over time. As such, these areas are subject to flooding.
The flat surfaces along the courses of rivers, streams, and other bodies of water that are subject to overflow and flooding.
A relatively flat or low land area adjoining a river, stream or water course, which is subject to partial or complete inundation; an area subject to rapid accumulation of runoff from surface waters.
Nearly level area adjacent to a water body, subject to inundation under heavy rain or blockage conditions (overflow area).
A land area next to a river, stream or water course which is likely to be flooded. The flood plain for the major streams in a county can be found on the County Flood Plain Map, which is available from the County Administrator or the County/City Engineer.
Land bordering a stream. The land was built up of sediment from overflow of the stream and is still subject to flooding when the stream is at flood stage.
Area bordering a river which is flooded when the river rises over its normal banks.
an area adjacent to a river channel which is flooded during exceptional storms and over which sediment is deposited
The relatively flat area or lowlands adjoining the channel of a river, stream, or watercourse or an ocean, lake, or other body of standing water that has been or may be covered by floodwater.
Low lying areas that are flooded during high flows in a channel.
Belt of low flat ground bordering a stream channel that is flooded when runoff exceeds the capacity of the stream channel.
Land adjoining a river that would flood if the river overflowed its banks.
A relatively flat surface next to a stream. During floods, when the stream overflows its banks, water flows over the flood plain. Streams construct flood plains that accommodate their maximum flood capacity.
Area along a stream or watercourse that is subject to flood hazard.
(a) The surface of strip of relatively smooth land adjacent to a river channel, constructed by the present river in its existing regimen and covered with water when the river overflows its banks. It is built of alluvium carried by the river during floods and deposited in the sluggish water beyond the influence of the swiftest current. A river has one flood plain and may have one or more terraces representing abandoned flood plains. (b) Any flat or nearly flat lowland that borders a stream and that may be covered by its waters at flood stages; the land described by the perimeter of the maximum probably flood. (c) The part of a lake-basic plain between the shoreline and the shore cliff, subject to submergence during a high stage of the lake.
For a given flood event that area of land adjoining a continuous watercourse that has been covered temporarily by water.
the channel and the relatively flat area adjoining the channel of a natural stream or river which has been or may be covered by floodwater. Land immediately adjoining a stream which is inundated when the discharge exceeds the conveyance of the normal channel.
The lowland and flat areas adjoining rivers, canyons, lakes, and ocean waters that are prone to flooding.
A strip of relatively smooth land bordering a stream, built of sediment carried by the stream and dropped in the slack water beyond the influence of the swiftest current. It is called a living flood plain if it is overflowed in times of highwater; but a fossil flood plain if it is beyond the reach of the highest flood.
An area of land covered with water during river flooding. Flood plains are the basis of alluvial plains.
Lowland, bordering a river, that is usually dry, but which is subject to flooding.
The portion of a river valley that has historically been inundated by a river during floods. The Corps of Engineers encourages local governments to zone their flood plains against development and thereby avoid property damage and reduce obstruction to passage of flood waters.
Any land area susceptible to being inundated by flood waters from any source.
An area of land that is prone to flood conditions which has been designated on a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
The area around a body of water which may at times be under water and may at other times be dry land, depending on the level of the water in the lake, river, pond, etc.
The flat area at the bottom of a valley which is often flooded.
the generally flat areas adjacent to a watercourse or the sea where water flows in time of flood or would flow but for the presence of flood defences (also called geographical flood plain). The limits of a flood plain are defined by the peak water level of an appropriate return period event. See also Functional Flood Plain.
A strip of relatively flat-lying land that borders a stream and is underlain by sediment carried by the stream and dropped in the slack water beyond the influence of the swiftest current.
the flat area of land on both sides of a river
The nearly level alluvial plain that borders a stream and is subject to inundation under flood stage conditions.
Any part of a valley floor subject to occasional floods that threaten life and property.
Generally low-lying areas adjacent to a watercourse, tidal lengths of a river or the sea, where water flows in times of flood or would flow but for the presence of flood defences.
Flat, flood-prone areas located along waterways.
The area along a natural watercourse subject to periodic overflow by water.
a strip of relatively flat and normally dry land alongside a stream, river, or lake that is covered by water during a flood.
Any land area susceptible to being inundated by water as a result of a flood and within a floodway or floodway fringe. Category: Community Development
A nearly level alluvial plain that borders a stream and is subject to flooding unless protected artificially.
the plain next to a river where flooding occurs
a) Level lowland bordering a stream or river onto which the flow spreads at flood stage. ( FEMAT, IX-13) b) A lowland adjoining a watercourse. At a minimum, the area is subject to a 1% or greater chance of flooding in a given year. ( FS People's Glossary of Eco Mgmt Terms)
the area, usually lowlands, adjoining a water course which has been, or may be covered by flood water. Flora - the plant life characterizing a specific geographic region or environment
The area of land near a river that would become inundated under flooding conditions.
The nearly level land that borders a stream and is subject to flooding.
Any land area susceptible to being inundated by water from any source. Normally the regulatory flood plain is characterized by the 100-year meaning there is a 1% chance of flooding per year. The flood plain is often referred to as flood prone areas.
The flat or nearly flat land on the floor of a stream valley or tidal area that is covered by water during floods.
The land adjacent to a stream, built of alluvium and subject to repeated flooding.
Typically, a low area adjacent to a river or other body of water that is subject to flooding.
Land that is prone to inundation.
an area of land along a body of water that is periodically inundated with water.
Level land that may be submerged by flood waters.