What are the economic impacts of a major flood in Pierce County?
It has been estimated that a major flood in Pierce County could generate flood-related losses in excess of $725 million. There are 11,868 jobs at businesses located within the 100-year floodplain. Personal property losses could range from $199 million to $520 million. Economic output losses could be anywhere between $12.6 million and $46 million. When I-5 closed from flooding in Chehalis County, they lost more than $10 million per day.

Delays caused by road and rail closures are estimated to cost $12.6 to $19.3 million. People and businesses countywide rely on these transportation routes. In the event of a 100-year flood, road and rail closures would include:
  • Amtrak, BNSF, and UP railways
  • Interstate 5
  • Pacific Highway / State Route 99
  • State Route 410
  • State Route 509

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1. How often has Pierce County experienced flooding disasters?
2. What are the economic impacts of a major flood in Pierce County?
3. What are typical FCZD projects?