NOAA’s flood mapping tool now covers nearly 100% of U.S.
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NOAA’s flood mapping tool now covers nearly 100% of U.S. Experimental Flood Inundation Mapping provides valuable guidance for decision-makers and public September 24, 2026 NOAA's flood inundation map (left) depicting the forecast for flooding extent in New London, Wisconsin, and a photo of flooded streets in New London (right), dated April 17, 2026. (Image credit: NOAA NWS) Download Image NOAA’s National Weather Service announced today that Flood Inundation Mapping (FIM), a revolutionary tool for predicting river flooding, is now available on an experimental basis to nearly 100% of the U.S. population. This is a massive expansion from FIM’s prior coverage of 60% of the country. FIM produces estimates of land area covered in water based on model forecast river flows and current conditions…
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