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Atlanta Flood Stories 2009

In the fall of 2009, heavy rains sat over the Atlanta area for days causing widespread flooding and damages. Hear the stories of those affected by the storms.

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Atlanta: Two looks at the same flood

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Becky Bentley: Disaster with no way to rebuild

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James Skelton: Picking up the pieces

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The Taylors: We ran out of time

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How will the new flood maps affect your flood risk?

Flood risk changes from year to year. Enter your zip code to see if there have been any recent map changes in your area.

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Would your business survive a flood?

25% of all businesses that close their doors during a flood never reopen them. Don't let a flood take away all of your hard work.

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What could flooding cost me? Two inches of water can cost you $7,800. This interactive tool shows the real cost of a flood to your home, inch by inch. Choose the height of your flood in inches
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