Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025

This bill establishes the National Mesonet Program to enhance weather and flood forecasting by expanding environmental data collection. It directly affects state and local governments, agricultural businesses, and private weather monitoring networks by requiring them to share soil moisture, weather, and water data through upgraded local sensor networks. Key provisions include funding 15% of annual program funds to help states and private entities build or improve monitoring stations, prioritizing remote or underserved areas, and mandating annual congressional briefings on progress. The law aims to improve forecast accuracy for severe weather, droughts, and agricultural planning by integrating more real-time environmental data into federal systems like the National Weather Service.