"flood map" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: flood maps [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} flood map (plural flood maps)
  1. A map showing how an area would look in case of flooding, or rising sea levels. Synonyms: floodmap
    Sense id: en-flood_map-en-noun-zOGeitVA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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