摘要:This geoenvironmental study developed at the municipality of Volta Redonda, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil shows flooding hazardous area. Electronic data processing was done through SAGA/UFRJ software, where a diagnosis study of the main issues at municipal level was performed. Conventional techniques and methods such as field surveys, map and image interpretations (Landsat), were used. Thematic maps generated were used to perform an environmental analysis. Key words: Flooding, geoprocessing, problematic areas.