National Water Prediction Service - NOAA
Flood Inundation Mapping services are now available for 30% of the U.S. population. Please visit https://www.weather.gov/owp/operations for more information. Additional NWPS resources are available here.
NWS unveils new experimental flood inundation maps for much …
To improve flood warning communication and help emergency managers prepare for and respond to flooding, the National Weather Service (NWS) has begun to add new experimental flood inundation mapping services to its suite of forecast products.
First-Ever Flood Forecasting Maps Show Houses and Roads at Risk
Nov 13, 2023 · A contour map that shows elevation every 30 feet lets NWS make street-by-street flood projection for certain levels of rainfall. But the new flood forecast also has weaknesses and limitations.
Interactive Flood Information Map - National Weather Service
Click on a state to learn more about the types of flooding experienced there and how residents can protect their lives and property. You will also find information on the top 5 floods for each state, learn which National Weather Service offices forecast for the area and more!
Significant River Flood Outlook - Weather Prediction Center
Notice: This Flood Outlook is intended to provide a general outlook for significant river flooding. It is not intended to depict all areas of minor flooding or small-scale events such as localized flooding and/or flash flooding.
Inundation Dashboard - NOAA Tides & Currents - NOAA Tides …
Clicking on one of the station markers displays a pop-up with the latest water level observations, tide predictions and (if available) forecast water levels, overlaid upon known flood impact thresholds.
Heavy rain in forecast for Northeast; snow falls across Plains states
Dec 30, 2024 · Lakeshore flooding expected in western New York. The national weather service office in Buffalo, New York, issued a flood warning for Erie and Chautauqua counties, saying water will rise rapidly ...
National Weather Service launches new website for water …
Mar 28, 2024 · The National Water Prediction Service website provides tools that deliver actionable hydrologic information across all time scales to address the growing risk of flooding, drought and water availability, and enables partners and the American public to …
NOAA expands Flood Inundation Mapping to 30% of the U.S.
NOAA has expanded experimental Flood Inundation Mapping (FIM) services from 10% to 30% of the U.S. population. FIM provides near-real-time, high-resolution, street-level visualizations of flood waters and helps forecasters issue more accurate and timely flood watches and warnings.
Why 'High Risk' Flood Forecasts Are Important | Weather.com
Nov 20, 2024 · One-third of all U.S. flood deaths from 2010-2022 occurred on days with a high risk forecast, according to research by Alex Lamers and Ashton Robinson-Cook, meteorologists at NOAA's Weather...