Table D-25.  Three-Year Wave Conditions as Hindcast for Selected Nearshore Sites on 
Lake Huron
HINDCAST SITE ID
WAVE HEIGHT (METERS)
WAVE PERIOD (SECONDS)
HURON-01
6.1
9.1
HURON-02
6.2
10.0
HURON-07
5.6
9.1
HURON-11
6.3
9.1
HURON-12
6.2
9.5s
HURON-15
6.1
9.1
HURON-20
5.0
--
HURON-25
4.1
7.7
HURON-26
4.3
9.1

 

 

Table D-26.  Three-Year Wave Conditions as Hindcast for Selected Nearshore Sites on 
Lake Erie
HINDCAST SITE ID
WAVE HEIGHT (METERS)
WAVE PERIOD (SECONDS)
ERIE-01
2.0
6.2
ERIE-04
1.9
6.2
ERIE-07
3.3
--
ERIE-10
3.6
7.7
ERIE-12
4.0
8.3
ERIE-15
4.2
--
ERIE-18
4.6
9.1
ERIE-21
4.9
9.1
ERIE-24
4.2
9.1
ERIE-47
1.8
5.6

 

 

Table D-27.  One-Half-Year Wave Conditions as Hindcast for Selected Nearshore Sites on 
Lake Ontario
HINDCAST SITE ID
WAVE HEIGHT (METERS)
WAVE PERIOD (SECONDS)
ONT-04
2.7
--
ONT-06
2.9
6.7
ONT-07
3.0
7.1
ONT-11
3.2
7.1
ONT-14
2.6
--
ONT-17
3.2
7.1
ONT-21
2.4
5.9

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D.4	Wave Elevation Determination and V Zone Mapping: 
Pacific Ocean
No FEMA guidance documents have been published for Pacific Ocean coastal flood studies.  
Guidance is to be developed based on existing methodologies recommended by FEMA and 
coastal states for coastal analyses in the Pacific Ocean.  Mapping Partners that are undertaking a 
flood hazard analysis of a Pacific coast site should consult with the FEMA RPO for that area.
[February 2002]

D.5	Erosion Hazard Study, Identification, and Mapping
No FEMA guidance documents have been published for erosion hazard studies and mapping.  
Guidance is to be developed based on new or existing methodologies recommended by FEMA 
and coastal states for erosion hazard studies and mapping in all coastal areas.

[February 2002]

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