underground streams/rivers

[somerfriend.livejournal.com]

Does anyone know of a map that would show where the underground streams and rivers in our general area are (for example Miller's River)   Before buying a house, I'm curious to know the potential for basement flooding.

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[emcicle.livejournal.com]

You could also look at FEMA flood zone maps. I imagine you want to find out before you get too far into the buying process, but if you are getting a mortgage, they will look into whether or not the home is in a flood zone and will require flood insurance if you are. (The house we bought was designated in the newly drawn flood zone map, but we were able to have a certified site survey done to confirm the actual elevation of our house which had it taken out of the flood zone, preventing us from needing to have the very expensive flood insurance).