File 2007.02: City of Independence Flood Plain

Case Type: Environmental - Imminent Domain

Description:
A landowner claimed that the construction of a new road adjacent to his land caused his property to flood during heavy rain.

Visualizations Produced:
Contours of the land before and after road construction were obtained and modeled in 3D and overlaid with FEMA flood maps. According to FEMA data and witness statements this area was prone to flooding before the road.