Environmental
A Wisconsin property located in a 500-year floodplain (Zone X shaded) is:
ASubject to mandatory flood insurance requirements
BIn a moderate-risk flood zone where flood insurance is available but not typically required by lenders✓ Correct
CCompletely exempt from any flood regulations
DRequired to be elevated 2 feet above base flood elevation
Explanation
Zone X (shaded) is a moderate-risk flood zone (500-year floodplain); flood insurance is not typically required by lenders but is available and may be advisable.
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