Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Practice Exam

What does Base Flood Elevation (BFE) represent?

The highest possible flood elevation The lowest possible water elevation during a flood Water surface elevation from a 1% Chance Flood Average flood depths across a plain

Correct Answer:

Water surface elevation from a 1% Chance Flood

Explanation:

Base Flood Elevation (BFE) represents the water surface elevation that will result from a 1% chance flood, also known as the 100-year flood. This means that there is a 1% chance of this flood occurring in any given year. Option A is incorrect because while it may be the highest possible flood elevation, it does not have a specific probability attached to it. Option B is incorrect because it refers to the lowest possible water elevation, which is not necessarily equivalent to BFE. Option D is also incorrect because BFE does not represent average flood depths, but rather a specific water surface elevation from a 1% chance flood.

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