Mapping a flood before it happens
What's missing from flood forecasts?
Maps—The only maps generally available today are maps used for planning. They are maps of theoretical floods, not maps of flooding forecast for an approaching storm. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Weather Service (NWS) have developed a way to bring flood forecasting and flood mapping together, producing flood maps for tomorrow's flood today...and getting them on the Internet in time for those in harm's way to react.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2004 |
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Title | Mapping a flood before it happens |
DOI | 10.3133/fs20043060 |
Authors | Joseph L. Jones |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Fact Sheet |
Series Number | 2004-3060 |
Index ID | fs20043060 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |