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Iowa Has a Flooding Problem
The Hawkeye State is near the top nationally in flood-related presidential disaster declarations

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Iowa Watershed Approach
The IFC is a key partner in this $97M grant to reduce flood damage in Iowa watersheds statewide

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Flood Prediction
The IFC has developed a flood forecasting model that provides real-time flood prediction for the entire state

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IFC Flood Inundation Maps
These maps allow Iowans to see how predicted flood levels could affect their property

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Innovative Tools—Reliable Information

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.

IFC 10-Year Birthday Celebration!

The Iowa Flood Center is celebrating their 10-year birthday on Thursday, June 13, 2019 in Iowa City! Join us for all-day activities, including:

Networking
Tours
Social event at Big Grove Brewery
Panel discussion of flood experts
Birthday cake!

Activities are free and open to the public. We hope to see you!

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In the News

Natural weather patterns triggered March flooding. How much of a role did climate change have?
Omaha World-Herald, Published on May 16, 2019
Crews address environmental threats flooding leaves behind
WRAL, Published on May 15, 2019
University of Iowa, LSU flood experts take on Mississippi River flooding
Press Citizen, Published on May 15, 2019
‘There’s always going to be a bigger flood’
Our Quad Cities, Published on May 8, 2019
University of Iowa, LSU flood experts take on Mississippi River flooding
Press Citizen, Published on May 8, 2019

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How the University of Iowa Recovered From the ‘Unfathomable’ Flood That Ruined It

May 15, 2019/in News, Spotlight /by Mikael Mulugeta

The story of Iowa’s effort to restore its campus shows how hard it is to come back from a disaster, even with the university’s myriad resources. While the school reopened quickly with makeshift power and cramped facilities, it took eight years to fully rebuild.