Flood Plain Information Report, Prairie Creek Iowa, February 1970

(1970) Flood Plain Information Report, Prairie Creek Iowa, February 1970. Natural Resources, Department of

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Abstract

'.Ihe purpose of the study is to provide the State and local agencies w.t th specific inrormation on past ani present flood hazards, as well as to provide a guide to the expected frequency of occurrence of future floods of varying magnitudes. With this information, the local governments can plan the most efficient use of the nood plain in view of the potential flood hazards. This report is a condensation of the information contained in the technical appendix of the nood nlain information study, and is prepared to acquaint the general public with the existing flood problems ani the need for immediate action in regulating the development of areas subject to flooding.