Flood Losses Resulting From Periodic Inundation. The special
flood hazard areas of the City of Northmoor, Missouri, are subject
to inundation which results in loss of life and property, health and
safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services,
extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief,
and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the
public health, safety and general welfare.