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Flood marks

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005637

Physical evidence left on structures, trees, or land surfaces that indicates the maximum elevation reached by floodwaters during a past event. These marks can include debris lines, water stains, or sediment deposits. They provide direct observations of flood extent and depth, which are used to calibrate hydraulic models and map flood inundation areas.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005637
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005637",
  "term": "Flood marks",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Physical evidence left on structures, trees, or land surfaces that indicates the maximum elevation reached by floodwaters during a past event. These marks can include debris lines, water stains, or sediment deposits. They provide direct observations of flood extent and depth, which are used to calibrate hydraulic models and map flood inundation areas.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/flood-marks/"
}

Record 3,625 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.