Which homes built on the floodplain are most likely to sustain the greatest damage?
A) Houses outside of the floodplain
B) Houses within the 100 year floodplain but outside the 20 year floodplain
C) Houses within the 20 year floodplain
D) All houses within the floodplain have an equal chance to sustain similar amounts of flood damage.

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Houses within the 20 year floodplain are the most likely to sustain the greatest damage as they are located in areas that are expected to flood more frequently and consistently than houses outside of the floodplain or within the 100 year floodplain.

Which Homes Built on the Floodplain Are Most Likely to Sustain