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Mapping a flood before it happens

June 1, 2004

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.

Publication Year 2004
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