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NOAA flood mapping tool now covers nearly all of the US
Original: NOAA: NOAA’s flood mapping tool now covers nearly 100% of U.S . “NOAA’s National Weather Service announced today that Fl
NOAA's National Weather Service announced that its Flood Inundation Mapping (FIM) tool, which predicts river flooding, is now available on an experimental basis to nearly 100% of the United States. The expansion means communities across the country can access forecasts showing where floodwaters will spread, aiding emergency planning and response.
Why now: The nationwide rollout of the tool coincides with ongoing concerns about severe flooding and extreme weather events.
NOAANational Weather ServiceUnited States
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- NOAA: NOAA’s flood mapping tool now covers nearly 100% of U.S . “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.… · researchbuzz_firehose@rbfirehose.com · 1
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