FloPy: Python Package for Creating, Running, and Post-Processing MODFLOW-Based Models
Overview of FloPy
FloPy generated map showing the computed capture fraction of water from head‐dependent boundaries as a function of well location in the Upper San Pedro Basin model layer corresponding to the lower basin fill after 10 years of pumpage. The maximum areal extent of the active model domain and the location of stream boundary conditions in all model layers are also shown.
FloPy is a Python package for creating, running, and post-processing MODFLOW-based models. FloPy includes support for MODFLOW-2000, MODFLOW-2005, MODFLOW-NWT, MODFLOW-USG, and MODFLOW-LGR. Other supported MODFLOW-based models include MODPATH (version 6), MT3D, MT3D-USGS, and SEAWAT.
The most recent provisional (development) version of FloPy and supporting information can be found on the GitHub website, where users can also submit code issues or questions.
Download Current Version of FloPy
- Download FloPy
- FloPy release notes and installation instructions
- FloPy downloads and information are also available from GitHub: FloPy on GitHub; FloPy change history on GitHub
FloPy Installation
FloPy can be installed using the Python pip utility. To install the FloPy version distributed from this website, open a command line terminal and enter
pip install https://water.usgs.gov/water-resources/software/FloPy/flopy-3.2.9.zip
If FloPy is already installed on your computer, then type the following command from a terminal window to upgrade to the current version:
pip install https://water.usgs.gov/water-resources/software/FloPy/flopy-3.2.9.zip --upgrade
FloPy requires Python 2.7 or Python 3.3 (or higher). The FloPy software is dependent on a number Python packages. The list of these dependencies can be found on the FloPy GitHub site.
Documentation for FloPy
Bakker, M., Post, V., Langevin, C. D., Hughes, J. D., White, J. T., Starn, J. J. and Fienen, M. N., 2016, Scripting MODFLOW model development using Python and FloPy: Groundwater, doi:10.1111/gwat.12413
Find MODFLOW-Related Software
Visit the MODFLOW and Related Programs page for a list of MODFLOW-related software.
How to Cite FloPy
This USGS software has two citations associated with it.
- The report citation is for the original report or article documenting the underlying theory, methods, instructions, and (or) applications at the time the initial version of the software was released. This digital object identifier (DOI) is for the report.
- The software release citation is for the software/code itself (now referred to by USGS as a "Software Release") and references a specific version of the code and associated release date. This DOI links to the code.
In instances where an author is citing use of this software, it would be appropriate to cite both the report documenting the code and the specific software release version that was used.
Report Citation for FloPy
Bakker, M., Post, V., Langevin, C. D., Hughes, J. D., White, J. T., Starn, J. J. and Fienen, M. N., 2016, Scripting MODFLOW model development using Python and FloPy: Groundwater, doi:10.1111/gwat.12413
Software/Code Citation for FloPy v3.2.9
Bakker, M., Post, V., Langevin, C.D., Hughes, J.D., White, J.T., Starn, J.J., and Fienen, M.N., 2018, FloPy v3.2.9: U.S. Geological Survey Software Release, 19 February 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.5066/F7BK19FH
Software License and Purchase Information
This software is a product of the U.S. Geological Survey, which is part of the U.S. Government.
Cost
This software is freely distributed. There is no fee to download and (or) use this software.
License
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