If you live in an area that was flooded by the 100-year flood last year,you can conclude that
A)the next 100-year flood will occur in exactly 100 years.
B)the next 100-year flood will occur in exactly 99 years.
C)you could be flooded by the 100-year flood again this year.
D)you do not have to worry about another flood of that size during your lifetime.
E)the next 100-year flood will occur in one half life,or 50 years.

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The occurrence of a 100-year flood is based on statistical probability and does not guarantee that there will be no other 100-year floods for 100 years. Therefore, it is possible to experience another 100-year flood in the same area in the following year, although it may be unlikely.

If You Live in an Area That Was Flooded by the 100-Year