Flood forecasting

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flood_forecasting)

Flood forecasting is the use of real-time precipitation and streamflow data in rainfall-runoff and streamflow routing models to forecast flow rates and water levels for periods ranging from a few hours to days ahead, depending on the size of the watershed or river basin. (Wikipedia)

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Approved Date
21-Nov-2013

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