Florida Commission Greenlights KCC’s U.S. Flood Model v2.0

Key Points

• Florida Commission approves KCC’s updated flood model.
• The new model provides more accurate flood risk assessment.
• The model will help communities make better decisions about flood mitigation.

KCC’s Updated Flood Model

The Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection has approved the use of KCC’s updated U.S. Flood Model v2.0. The new model provides more accurate flood risk assessment for coastal and inland areas.

The model incorporates new data and methodologies, including:

• High-resolution topography data
• Improved rainfall and storm surge models
• More detailed information on land use and infrastructure

These improvements result in a more accurate and comprehensive assessment of flood risk. The model can be used to identify areas that are most vulnerable to flooding, and to develop strategies to mitigate the risk.

Benefits of the New Flood Model

The new flood model will provide a number of benefits for communities in Florida, including:

• More accurate flood risk assessment
• Improved decision-making about flood mitigation
• Reduced flood damage and losses

The model will help communities to make better decisions about land use planning, building codes, and flood insurance. It will also help to reduce the financial and social costs of flooding.

Conclusion

The approval of KCC’s updated U.S. Flood Model v2.0 is a significant step forward for flood risk management in Florida. The new model will provide more accurate and comprehensive flood risk assessment, which will help communities to make better decisions about flood mitigation.