Arial Photo of River with Oxbow Video 05: Watersheds, Rivers and Floodplains

This video will cover the definition and identification of watersheds; the definition and description of rivers, including the floodplains of rivers, and; the beneficial functions of floodplains.

illustration of river in a valley with arrows pointing downward toward river Video 06: Types of Flooding

This video addresses the most common types of flooding, and how they relate to floodplain management under the NFIP.

Image of Steps Video 07: Factors Affecting Flooding

This video addresses the primary factors that influence the timing, volume and duration of flood events.