2.3 Area of Shallow Flooding: A designated AO or AH Zone on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).

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base flood depths range from one to three feet; a clearly defined channel does not exist; the path of flooding is unpredictable and indeterminate; and velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is characterized by ponding or sheet flow.

2.3.1 Area of Special Flood Hazard: See "Special flood hazard area.¶

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