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Ridgewood NJ, because there is so much confusion ,when something, such as a building or infrastructure, is constructed in a flood zone, it means that it has been built in an area that is susceptible to flooding during certain weather events or natural disasters, particularly heavy rainfall, storm surges, or the overflow of nearby bodies of water like rivers or lakes, brooks, and streams. Flood zones are typically designated based on historical flood patterns, topography, and hydrological data. Most of the area bordering the Ho-Ho-Kus brook and Saddle River are considered flood zones. Here are some key implications and considerations when something is built in a flood zone:
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