Environmental

South Dakota's Rapid City area experienced a major flood in 1972 (Black Hills Flood). Properties in flood-prone areas of Rapid City Creek drainage have ongoing concerns related to:

AOnly historical value (no current risk)
BRepeated flood risks requiring FEMA flood insurance and flood mitigation measures✓ Correct
CDENR environmental contamination from the 1972 flood only
DFederal ownership of all formerly flooded properties

Explanation

Properties in Rapid City's flood-prone areas remain at risk from periodic flooding, requiring flood insurance for federally financed properties and compliance with NFIP regulations for development in SFHAs.

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