Posts for tag "flood warning"
Improving Flood Monitoring and Prediction in Eastern Kentucky through Real-Time Data
When it comes to flood prediction and disaster mitigation, real-time data is a necessity. The University of Louisville (UofL) is working to set up real-time flood monitoring systems in waterways throughout Eastern Kentucky in hopes of improving...
- Posted November 24, 2025
Earth, Water, Fire: Understanding How Landscapes Impact Flooding in New Mexico
In early July, devastating floods swept through Texas, North Carolina, and New Mexico. In Texas and North Carolina, the floods primarily arose from a mix of torrential rain and topography. However, in New Mexico, the floods were...
- Posted September 15, 2025
30 Minutes to Act: University City’s Award-Winning Flash Flood Prediction System
Flooding is already the deadliest severe weather hazard in Missouri, and under high-emissions scenarios, the central US is predicted to emerge as a flash flooding hotspot. University City, a suburb of St Louis, Missouri, is “violently” and...
- Posted August 11, 2025
Measuring Rising Floodwaters with the USGS
Seeing the work of the USGS during flood season highlights the value of long-term monitoring and stream gauge data.
- Posted September 10, 2019
