Nowadays, the use of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is emerging as a powerful tool for the
assessment of risk and management of natural hazards. Using these techniques, natural hazard maps can
be prepared to delineate flood prone areas. Such maps will help the authorities and planners for rapid
assessment of the potential impact of natural hazards to take the appropriate arrangements for reducing
the impact of these hazards. Ras Gharib is one of the areas that is affected frequently by flash floods along
the Red Sea coast, Egypt. Residential areas, commercial activities, industrial sites, and many essential
roads are situated in the area. These vital objectives are especia