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Upon entering Clarence (Ky) Kylanders Duxbury home, his love of antique maps is obvious.
Hinds County flood maps have been updated, which means many homes that weren’t in flood plains before may be in them now.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ State officials estimate it will cost $15 million to bring Iowa up to speed on flood plain maps. Only 50 of Iowa’s 99 counties have complete maps that meet federal standards.
The outdated or incomplete maps, which would cost about $15 million to update, are problems because it means that large portions of the state face unknown risks and do not qualify for federal flood insurance.
DES MOINES, Iowa — State officials estimate it will cost $15 million to bring Iowa flood plain maps current. Only 50 of Iowa’s 99 counties have complete maps that meet federal standards.
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