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What is a flood hazard area and a floodway?

The flood hazard area is land that is likely to be covered by water during a certain flood event (storm) as determined by FEMA. The floodway is land that will be occupied by a moving current of water during a flood event, especially located along rivers and some streams. The floodway is the most dangerous part of a flood hazard area and has significant development limitations.