Iowa Flood Center

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Iowa Flood Information System
Public Health Update
View updated public health layers on the Iowa Flood Information System, including a new COVID-19 layer

COVID-19 Information
Flood Prediction
The IFC has developed a flood forecasting model that provides real-time flood prediction for the entire state

Iowa Flood Information System
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The Iowa Flood Information System offers up-to-the-minute flood data to protect people and property

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

IFC Flood Inundation Maps

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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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IFC News and Events

In the News

Missouri has plan to develop flood monitoring system
News Tribune, Published on May 14, 2020
Spring flooding and COVID-19 collide in the Midwest: challenges and considerations for local governments
American Flood Coalition, Published on April 29, 2020
Upper Mississippi Tops Endangered-Rivers List
Public News Service, Published on April 16, 2020
Upper Mississippi River ‘endangered’ by climate-induced flooding
QC Times, Published on April 16, 2020
Together, We Are Iowa Strong!
Mailchimp, Published on March 25, 2020

Spotlight

A group of people float down a flooded road

Spring flooding and COVID-19 collide in the Midwest: challenges and considerations for local governments

April 29, 2020/in News, Spotlight, Uncategorized /by Margot Dick

As spring flooding threatens cities across the Midwest, local government leaders on the frontlines of COVID-19 prepare for a “dual disaster” response

https://medium.com/american-flood-coalition/flooding-and-covid-19-collide-in-the-midwest-challenges-and-considerations-for-local-governments-1008959844c7American Flood Coalition,Published on: April 27th, 2020

Events

IFC Director Witold Krajewski

Association of State Floodplain Managers Annual Conference

June 7 @ 8:00 am - June 11 @ 5:00 pm

Expanding Horizons: SWCS Annual Conference

July 26 @ 11:00 am - July 29 @ 5:00 pmCommunity Choice Credit Union Convention Center

Core Strengths

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Research

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Education & Outreach

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Information

Featured Projects

Iowa Watershed Approach

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Flood Prediction

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Hydrologic Network

A flood risk map in the Iowa Flood Information System

Flood Inundation Maps

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

People are talking about the Iowa Flood Center!

Terry Branstad

The Iowa Flood Center is a valuable resource for Iowans.

Terry BranstadFormer Iowa Governor

Justin Gehrts

We truly appreciate the work that [the IFC] is doing.

Justin GehrtsKCRG-TV Meteorologist

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