Flood Inundation Mapping

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000998",
  "term": "Flood Inundation Mapping",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "In the context of the National Water Model (NWM) FIM, the expected maximum inundation extent over a particular period of time derived using the Height Above Nearest Drainage (HAND) method. Stage heights are interpolated from the NWM discharge values using synthetic rating curves, and are rounded to the nearest foot.",
  "abbreviation": "FIM",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/flood-inundation-mapping/"
}