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General Flood Risk Map

Some areas in Madison have historically flooded based on information on the soils. The soils beneath our roads and homes hold historic information about our neighborhoods. Areas with hydric soils are areas that have flooded historically. The navy blue areas on the map represent areas that have flooded in the past. The red lines represent streets that are at elevated risk for flash flooding during intense rain events when lake levels are high. Please note, this is a general map, not specific to any certain rain event.

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Understanding Flooding

  • Flash vs. Lake Level
  • Story Map: Flash Flood Resilience
  • Story Map: Lake Level Flooding Impacts
  • Watershed: How 30 Days Changed Madison Long-Term
  • General Flood Risk Map
  • Watches vs. Warnings

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