Mapping the Next Flood Before It Happens

07/10/2025 11 min
Mapping the Next Flood Before It Happens

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Episode Synopsis

Far from the coasts, rivers are becoming the new frontline for extreme weather. NOAA’s expanded flood inundation tool now provides near real-time, street-level maps for most of the U.S. population, aiding forecasters and first responders in evacuating the right neighborhoods before floodwaters arrive. We examine what this means for inland states, flash floods in the Southwest, insurance costs, and more effective, resilient planning.