Iowa Flood Information System
The Iowa Flood Information System (IFIS) is a one-stop web platform to access community-based flood alerts and forecasts, flood maps, weather conditions, and other flood-related information and visualizations.
Explore the new version of IFIS
A new version of IFIS is now available! The redesigned platform delivers a more accessible, user‑friendly experience and introduces new features, including soil conditions, drought indicators, and snow data. While offering a modernized look and enhanced functionality, the new IFIS continues to provide the same trusted and reliable flood information users depend on.
Key IFIS Resources
Stream Sensor Network
River levels are updated every 15 minutes.
Flood Alerts
Flood alerts and forecasts enhance flood preparedness.
Flood Inundation Maps
Community-based flood maps show the extent and depth of predicted floodwaters.
River Communities
IFIS displays real-time flood information for more than 1,000 Iowa communities.
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Award Winning!
The Iowa Flood Information System is nationally recognized for its innovative approach to communicating flood risks and reducing flood impacts.
The IFIS structure allows other state and regional institutions to easily develop similar systems for transferring knowledge and disseminating flood-related data and information to the public. This publication provides an overview of the design and capabilities of IFIS, which was developed to provide one-stop access to flood-related information.
Contact IFIS
If you have questions related to current flooding, projects, or programs of the Iowa Flood Center, please contact:
