NASA provides datasets and tools that can aid with decisions regarding flood response and mitigation. An important first step is being aware of conditions that can make an area more susceptible to flooding by looking at data concerning precipitation patterns, soil moisture, surface runoff, snowfall and seasonal water runoff, and topography. More @Wikipedia
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