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NOAA National Weather Service- Flood Inundation Map Libraries

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Release Date
18 May 2013
Modified Date
4 February 2015
Update Frequency
one-time
Publishers
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Identifier
noaa-national-weather-service-flood-inundation-map-libraries
Landing Page
http://catalog.data.gov/dataset/noaa-national-weather-service-flood-inundation-map-libraries
Theme
Section 6. Geography and Environment

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Description

National Weather Service (NWS) Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (AHPS) Flood Inundation Map (FIM) Libraries include maps ranging from minor flooding through major or record flooding, whichever is greater. At AHPS locations where the libraries have been implemented, Emergency Managers are able to see the spatial extent of flooding for various river stage levels, enhance coordination with NWS, and enable more informed decisions for flood preparedness, response, and mitigation. Flood maps depicting the spatial extent and depth of floodwaters, linked to National Weather Service (NWS) river forecasts and warnings, provide critical decision support information to FEMA regional Offices, emergency managers, and other local officials before and during a flood. These data can be used to support flood plain management, enhance Emergency Action Plans, and facilitate proactive efforts to preposition people and resources to save lives and property.

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