Nuisance flooding (NF) refers to low levels of inundation that do not pose significant threats to public safety or cause major property damage, but can disrupt routine day-to-day activities, put added strain on infrastructure systems such as roadways and sewers, and cause minor property damage.
Based on a wide range of literature including hydrology, transportation, public health risk, and safety impacts, NF is defined based on depth >3 cm and <10 cm, regardless of the source.
What is Nuisance Flooding?
What is Nuisance Flooding?
What is Nuisance Flooding?
What is Nuisance Flooding?
Why do we need to understand NF?
Compared to extreme flooding and disasters, the occurrence and impacts of Nuisance Floods are poorly understood.
We need to focus on systematic monitoring across coastal and inland sites to advance knowledge about NF and in turn, develop policy responses and management measures.
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