Key:flood_mark
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 flood_mark
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A flood mark is a point that represents recorded maximum of water table. It is usually a plaque or pole with marked level of flood. 
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| Group: historic |
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| Documented values: 2 |
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| Status: in use |
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A flood mark is a point that represents recorded maximum of water table. It is usually a plaque or pole with marked level of flood.
Examples
flood_mark=plaque
Flood marks on the wall of a lock keeper's cottage
flood_mark=painting
Flood marks on Passau city hall
How to map
Place a node 
at the location of the flood mark. Tag with historic=flood_mark and appropriate flood_mark key value:
- flood_mark=plaque - as first image above (made of metal, rock, wood),
- flood_mark=painting - as second image above,
- flood_mark=engraving - usually inscription (made on rock, wall),
- flood_mark=pole - usually with several marks,
- flood_mark=yes - otherwise.
Tags to use in combination
- historic=flood_mark - historical significance
- flood_date=* - the date of the flood written as yyyy-mm-dd (alternatives: yyyy-mm and yyyy); following date=* syntax
- inscription=* - the text of an inscription that may be found on the flood mark
- location=* - indoor, outdoor
- source=* - source of information
- note=* - additional information
- tourism=attraction
Related tags
This project is continuation and extension of Key:high_water_mark. Within few weeks high_water_mark will be replaced (merged).
- historic=highwater_mark (lower use)