This week, I was a little daunted by our topic. It’s been a long time since I’ve thought about floodplains, let alone alluvial soils. Fortunately, Arlington County was on the ball (per usual). Their Environmental Department has a very informative webpage (available here) with all Arlingtonians need to know about our local floodplains.
In the slides below, you’ll see a few maps of the area from both FEMA and Virginia software. I recommend playing around with each of them. Like me, perhaps you’ll find peace of mind and realize that your home is not likely to flood. Or perhaps you’ll find the opposite, and buff up your flood insurance. Either way, you’re bound to learn something.
Enjoy!
Where The Water Goes 