FloodRisk
How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives
How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives Achieving accurate storm surge forecasts is crucial for saving lives and reducing property damage from hurricanes. Storm surge can quickly inundate coastal areas, causing devastating effects. The current method of forecasting storm surge relies on hydrodynamic models, which use physics-based equations to compute projected […]
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Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 120 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding
Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 120 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding Texas Hill Country, particularly Kerr County, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding due to its geography and climate. The region’s steep hills, shallow creeks, […]
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FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared
FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared. In fact, a study found that more than twice as many properties across the country were at risk of a 100-year flood than the FEMA maps identified. The maps have significant […]
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