# NOAA Expands Flood Mapping Coverage

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through its National Weather Service (NWS) and Office of Water Prediction (OWP), has expanded its Flood Inundation Mapping (FIM) tool to cover nearly 100% of the U.S. population. This enhancement provides detailed, neighborhood-scale flood forecasts nationwide, significantly improving flood risk assessment and emergency response capabilities. Procurement professionals and contractors supporting geospatial data, hydrological modeling, and emergency management systems should note the increased demand for advanced flood mapping technologies and integration services.

- NOAA's expansion of FIM indicates growing federal investment in flood prediction tools, creating opportunities for vendors specializing in geospatial analytics and hydrological software.
- Agencies involved in emergency management and infrastructure planning may require updated flood risk data integration, suggesting potential contracts for IT and data services.
- Procurement teams should consider the implications for interoperability and data sharing standards to support nationwide flood resilience initiatives.
- Companies offering solutions aligned with NOAA's flood mapping enhancements can position themselves for future solicitations related to environmental monitoring and disaster preparedness.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Environment
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 25, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- National Weather Service (NWS)
- NOAA Office of Water Prediction (OWP)

### Key Quotes
> FIM has been a game changer when briefing emergency managers, first responders, and communities facing flood risk.
> — Ken Graham, National Weather Service Director

> Inundation maps are a critical tool for assessing the impacts of flooding.
> — Neil Jacobs, Ph.D., NOAA Administrator

### Sources
- [NOAA’s flood mapping tool now covers nearly 100% of U.S. | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration](https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/noaa-flood-mapping-tool-now-covers-nearly-100-of-us) - NOAA