New NOAA precipitation + surface water flow/depth map

[fossana]

I just noticed that NOAA/NWS launched a new online map that combines surface water data with past precipitation, very handy for desert trip planning. Unlike the USGS water dashboard, which shows observed, the surface water plot also includes a forecast. This appears to have replaced the older AHPS Precipitation Analysis map, since the old URL now redirects.


The gauge icon colors indicate whether there has been a flood or severe drought:

 

[fossana]

They recently added new layers for flood inundation zones, and you can pull a point-and-click forecast, useful for trip planning. Note: It doesn't yet cover the whole country.