Adjustment Factors for Flood Damage Curves

Abstract

Estimates are provided for quantifying adjustments to depth‐damage tables as a result of flooding events of different types on residential dwellings. The adjustments reflect estimated changes to flood damages due to the availability of flood warning, long durations of flooding, and ice and high velocity flow. Regression analyses are described that examine the degree to which a range of variables, including a resident's experience with flooding, householder income, floor area of residence, and assessed value of property, can explain the variability of flood damage curves.