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Floodplain Maps:

The following maps were created to demonstrate the use of Geographic Information Systems to develop new floodplain maps. These maps show the locations that would be flooded, based on the flood stage of the river. Click to enlarge the image.

Ohio River at Huntington, WV:

Ohio River at Huntington, WV

Tygart Valley River at Belington, WV:

Tygart Valley River at Belington, WV

Tygart Valley River at Philippi, WV:

Tygart Valley River at Philippi, WV

Tygart Valley River at Philippi, WV (Streets):

Tygart Valley River at Philippi, WV (Streets)

Muskingum River at McConnelsville, OH:

Muskingum River at McConnelsville, WV

Muskingum River at McConnelsville, OH (Streets):

Muskingum River at McConnelsville, WV (Streets)

 

All of the images were created by John Sikora of the National Weather Service in Charleston, WV.

DISCLAIMER: These images should not be used for any decision making processes or for any official use. THE IMAGES ARE FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY.