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The Iowa Flood Center (IFC) puts science-based information and technology in the hands of Iowa’s decision-makers, emergency managers, home- and business-owners, and the general public. Our work is accessible to everyone through the online Iowa Flood Information System.

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Modern Mitigation

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Riley Post is researching the efficacy of farm pond and wetland water storage as a way to reduce flood impacts in Iowa communities.

Events

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Exhibition Spotlight: A Century of IIHR Research on the Mississippi River (Part I)

November 10 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pmFreeA graphic including the three speakers at the exhibition spotlight

Exhibition Spotlight: A Century of IIHR Research on the Mississippi River (Part II)

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The Big Splash!

August 26, 2022 @ 8:00 am - August 28, 2022 @ 5:00 pmFree

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Iowa Watershed Approach

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Flood Prediction

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Hydrologic Network

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Flood Inundation Maps

The Iowa Flood Center is part of the University of Iowa College of Engineering. IFC students, staff, and researchers strive to develop the most advanced tools and innovative projects to improve Iowa’s flood preparedness and resiliency.

Louis Uccellini

The Iowa Flood Center is a tremendous asset that is helping fill gaps in the ability to predict impacts of floods on local communities.

Louis Uccellini Director, National Weather Service
Chris Cournoyer

Thank you for your continued work providing real-time information for our citizens to make informed decisions. Love what you are doing at the Iowa Flood Center.

Chris CournoyerIowa State Senator

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