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Flood forecast

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005633

A prediction of the occurrence, magnitude, timing, and duration of a flood at a specific location or for a river basin. It is generated using meteorological data, such as predicted rainfall, and hydrological models that simulate river flow and water levels. Forecasts are issued by agencies like the National Weather Service in the United States and are categorized by severity, from minor flooding to major, record-breaking events.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005633
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005633",
  "term": "Flood forecast",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A prediction of the occurrence, magnitude, timing, and duration of a flood at a specific location or for a river basin. It is generated using meteorological data, such as predicted rainfall, and hydrological models that simulate river flow and water levels. Forecasts are issued by agencies like the National Weather Service in the United States and are categorized by severity, from minor flooding to major, record-breaking events.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/flood-forecast/"
}

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