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By Water Resources Mission Area February 26, 2019

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Outreach and education resources to help build flood inundation libraries.

Program Information

Flood Inundation Types Science Overview slides - 43 slides describing Flood Inundation Map creation methods and types 
Updated 10/25/17, PowerPoint, 24 MB

Program overview slides - 45 slides describing the FIM program 
Updated 9/7/16, PowerPoint, 21 MB

FIM and USGS Mission Areas - 22 slides that show links between FIMI and USGS Mission Areas.
Updated 3/5/11, PowerPoint, 9 MB

Detailed Project Needs - 14 slides that illustrate the detailed steps and need for developing a FIM library project
Updated 9/23/15, PowerPoint, 5MB

Program Information Sheet - Two-page information sheet explaining the program and library creation Print Quality
Updated 1/4/13, pdf, 8.5 x 11 inches, 3MB

Program Poster of the Information Sheet for printing 
Updated 9/21/15, pdf, 36x44 inches, 43 MB

 

FIM Mapper User Testing   

Training for using the FIM Mapper - 33 slides
Updated 1/13/14, PowerPoint, 25 MB

Public Mapper with approved data 

Information related to the Flood Inundation Mapping Toolbox.

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Flooding on the Baraboo River, Wisconsin

Flood Inundation Mapping Toolbox

The FIM Toolbox contains comprehensive information on the Flood Inundation Mapping program, including how to develop a flood inundation map library. Resources include process documents, scientific and technical requirements, forms and templates, outreach and educational materials, and contact information. The FIM Toolbox is updated as new resources become available.
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Water Resources Mission Area
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Flood Inundation Mapping Toolbox

The FIM Toolbox contains comprehensive information on the Flood Inundation Mapping program, including how to develop a flood inundation map library. Resources include process documents, scientific and technical requirements, forms and templates, outreach and educational materials, and contact information. The FIM Toolbox is updated as new resources become available.
Learn More
link
Area Flooding Inundation Louisiana

Flood Inundation Map (FIM) Libraries

The Flood Inundation Mapping Program focuses on developing flood inundation map libraries and helping communities pair those libraries with real-time stream data and National Weather Service flood forecasts to form a two-dimensional flood warning system. Together, these products can help communities estimate the extent of a flood and identify at-risk areas and resources in advance of floodwaters...
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Water Resources Mission Area
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Flood Inundation Map (FIM) Libraries

The Flood Inundation Mapping Program focuses on developing flood inundation map libraries and helping communities pair those libraries with real-time stream data and National Weather Service flood forecasts to form a two-dimensional flood warning system. Together, these products can help communities estimate the extent of a flood and identify at-risk areas and resources in advance of floodwaters...
Learn More
link
Photo of USGS streamgage measures flooding in the lower Trinity River

FIM Toolbox: Prepare Your FIM Report

The FIM Toolbox contains comprehensive information on the Flood Inundation Mapping program, including how to develop a flood inundation map library. This section of the FIM Toolbox provides information on how to prepare your FIM report. The Toolbox is updated as new resources become available.
By
Water Resources Mission Area
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FIM Toolbox: Prepare Your FIM Report

The FIM Toolbox contains comprehensive information on the Flood Inundation Mapping program, including how to develop a flood inundation map library. This section of the FIM Toolbox provides information on how to prepare your FIM report. The Toolbox is updated as new resources become available.
Learn More
link
Wide-spread urban flooding in Georgia, Sept. 2009

FIM Toolbox: Obtain Approval and Publish Your FIM Library

The FIM Toolbox contains a comprehensive information on the Flood Inundation Mapping program, including how to develop a flood inundation map library. This section of the FIM Toolbox provides information on obtaining approval and publishing your FIM library. The Toolbox is updated as new resources become available.
By
Water Resources Mission Area
link

FIM Toolbox: Obtain Approval and Publish Your FIM Library

The FIM Toolbox contains a comprehensive information on the Flood Inundation Mapping program, including how to develop a flood inundation map library. This section of the FIM Toolbox provides information on obtaining approval and publishing your FIM library. The Toolbox is updated as new resources become available.
Learn More
link
Image shows a USGS scientist in a PFD taking a high-water mark

Flood Inundation Mapping (FIM) Program

Floods are the leading cause of natural-disaster losses in the U.S. More than 75 percent of declared Federal disasters are related to floods, and annual flood losses average almost $8 billion with over 90 fatalities per year. Although the amount of fatalities has declined due to improved early warning systems, economic losses continue to rise with increased urbanization in flood-hazard areas.
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Water Resources Mission Area, Hurricanes
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Flood Inundation Mapping (FIM) Program

Floods are the leading cause of natural-disaster losses in the U.S. More than 75 percent of declared Federal disasters are related to floods, and annual flood losses average almost $8 billion with over 90 fatalities per year. Although the amount of fatalities has declined due to improved early warning systems, economic losses continue to rise with increased urbanization in flood-hazard areas.
Learn More
link
Flooding, Memphis TN, May 10, 2011

FIM Toolbox: Prepare Your FIM Science

The FIM Toolbox contains comprehensive information on the Flood Inundation Mapping program, including how to develop a flood inundation map library. This section of the FIM Toolbox provides information on how to prepare your FIM science. The Toolbox is updated as new resources become available.
By
Water Resources Mission Area
link

FIM Toolbox: Prepare Your FIM Science

The FIM Toolbox contains comprehensive information on the Flood Inundation Mapping program, including how to develop a flood inundation map library. This section of the FIM Toolbox provides information on how to prepare your FIM science. The Toolbox is updated as new resources become available.
Learn More

Multimedia items associated with flood inundation mapping.

  • Overview

    Outreach and education resources to help build flood inundation libraries.

    Program Information

    Flood Inundation Types Science Overview slides - 43 slides describing Flood Inundation Map creation methods and types 
    Updated 10/25/17, PowerPoint, 24 MB

    Program overview slides - 45 slides describing the FIM program 
    Updated 9/7/16, PowerPoint, 21 MB

    FIM and USGS Mission Areas - 22 slides that show links between FIMI and USGS Mission Areas.
    Updated 3/5/11, PowerPoint, 9 MB

    Detailed Project Needs - 14 slides that illustrate the detailed steps and need for developing a FIM library project
    Updated 9/23/15, PowerPoint, 5MB

    Program Information Sheet - Two-page information sheet explaining the program and library creation Print Quality
    Updated 1/4/13, pdf, 8.5 x 11 inches, 3MB

    Program Poster of the Information Sheet for printing 
    Updated 9/21/15, pdf, 36x44 inches, 43 MB

     

    FIM Mapper User Testing   

    Training for using the FIM Mapper - 33 slides
    Updated 1/13/14, PowerPoint, 25 MB

    Public Mapper with approved data 

  • Science

    Information related to the Flood Inundation Mapping Toolbox.

    link
    Flooding on the Baraboo River, Wisconsin

    Flood Inundation Mapping Toolbox

    The FIM Toolbox contains comprehensive information on the Flood Inundation Mapping program, including how to develop a flood inundation map library. Resources include process documents, scientific and technical requirements, forms and templates, outreach and educational materials, and contact information. The FIM Toolbox is updated as new resources become available.
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area
    link

    Flood Inundation Mapping Toolbox

    The FIM Toolbox contains comprehensive information on the Flood Inundation Mapping program, including how to develop a flood inundation map library. Resources include process documents, scientific and technical requirements, forms and templates, outreach and educational materials, and contact information. The FIM Toolbox is updated as new resources become available.
    Learn More
    link
    Area Flooding Inundation Louisiana

    Flood Inundation Map (FIM) Libraries

    The Flood Inundation Mapping Program focuses on developing flood inundation map libraries and helping communities pair those libraries with real-time stream data and National Weather Service flood forecasts to form a two-dimensional flood warning system. Together, these products can help communities estimate the extent of a flood and identify at-risk areas and resources in advance of floodwaters...
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area
    link

    Flood Inundation Map (FIM) Libraries

    The Flood Inundation Mapping Program focuses on developing flood inundation map libraries and helping communities pair those libraries with real-time stream data and National Weather Service flood forecasts to form a two-dimensional flood warning system. Together, these products can help communities estimate the extent of a flood and identify at-risk areas and resources in advance of floodwaters...
    Learn More
    link
    Photo of USGS streamgage measures flooding in the lower Trinity River

    FIM Toolbox: Prepare Your FIM Report

    The FIM Toolbox contains comprehensive information on the Flood Inundation Mapping program, including how to develop a flood inundation map library. This section of the FIM Toolbox provides information on how to prepare your FIM report. The Toolbox is updated as new resources become available.
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area
    link

    FIM Toolbox: Prepare Your FIM Report

    The FIM Toolbox contains comprehensive information on the Flood Inundation Mapping program, including how to develop a flood inundation map library. This section of the FIM Toolbox provides information on how to prepare your FIM report. The Toolbox is updated as new resources become available.
    Learn More
    link
    Wide-spread urban flooding in Georgia, Sept. 2009

    FIM Toolbox: Obtain Approval and Publish Your FIM Library

    The FIM Toolbox contains a comprehensive information on the Flood Inundation Mapping program, including how to develop a flood inundation map library. This section of the FIM Toolbox provides information on obtaining approval and publishing your FIM library. The Toolbox is updated as new resources become available.
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area
    link

    FIM Toolbox: Obtain Approval and Publish Your FIM Library

    The FIM Toolbox contains a comprehensive information on the Flood Inundation Mapping program, including how to develop a flood inundation map library. This section of the FIM Toolbox provides information on obtaining approval and publishing your FIM library. The Toolbox is updated as new resources become available.
    Learn More
    link
    Image shows a USGS scientist in a PFD taking a high-water mark

    Flood Inundation Mapping (FIM) Program

    Floods are the leading cause of natural-disaster losses in the U.S. More than 75 percent of declared Federal disasters are related to floods, and annual flood losses average almost $8 billion with over 90 fatalities per year. Although the amount of fatalities has declined due to improved early warning systems, economic losses continue to rise with increased urbanization in flood-hazard areas.
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area, Hurricanes
    link

    Flood Inundation Mapping (FIM) Program

    Floods are the leading cause of natural-disaster losses in the U.S. More than 75 percent of declared Federal disasters are related to floods, and annual flood losses average almost $8 billion with over 90 fatalities per year. Although the amount of fatalities has declined due to improved early warning systems, economic losses continue to rise with increased urbanization in flood-hazard areas.
    Learn More
    link
    Flooding, Memphis TN, May 10, 2011

    FIM Toolbox: Prepare Your FIM Science

    The FIM Toolbox contains comprehensive information on the Flood Inundation Mapping program, including how to develop a flood inundation map library. This section of the FIM Toolbox provides information on how to prepare your FIM science. The Toolbox is updated as new resources become available.
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area
    link

    FIM Toolbox: Prepare Your FIM Science

    The FIM Toolbox contains comprehensive information on the Flood Inundation Mapping program, including how to develop a flood inundation map library. This section of the FIM Toolbox provides information on how to prepare your FIM science. The Toolbox is updated as new resources become available.
    Learn More
  • Multimedia

    Multimedia items associated with flood inundation mapping.