Floodway

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001015",
  "term": "Floodway",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "In hydrologic terms,\n(1) A part of the flood plain, otherwise leveed, reserved for emergency diversion of water during floods. A part of the flood plain\nwhich, to facilitate the passage of floodwater, is kept clear of encumbrances.\n(2) The channel of a river or stream and those parts of\nthe flood plains adjoining the channel, which are reasonably required to carry and discharge the floodwater or floodflow of any\nriver or stream.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/floodway/"
}