If an area was flooded by the 100-year flood last year,what can be concluded?
A)The next 100-year flood will occur in exactly 100 years.
B)The next 100-year flood will occur in exactly 99 years.
C)There is a 1% chance you could be flooded by the 100-year flood again this year.
D)Another flood of that size will not occur during your lifetime.

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The 100-year flood refers to a flood that has a 1% chance of happening in any given year. Just because an area experienced a 100-year flood last year, it does not mean that another one will not occur again this year. There is still a 1% chance of it happening, hence the best conclusion is option C.

If an Area Was Flooded by the 100-Year Flood Last