Hurricane Ian dataset reveals link between first-floor elevation and flood damage

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Oct 27, 2025, 2:47 pm366 ptsTop
The first steps into a house are important ones. When it comes to assessing flood risk from hurricanes, first-floor elevation can be a key factor. Agencies such as the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rely on data such as first-floor elevation in their damage modeling Hazus program.

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