Hurricane Irene, peaking as a Category 3 hurricane, battered Carribean Islands and U.S. states all along the eastern seaboard from South Carolina to Maine on August 21-29, 2011.
The USGS deployed stage sensors and rapid deployment real-time streamgages along the East Coast in anticipation of Hurricane Irene. USGS measurements and geospatial products are valuable tools for providing scientific assessments to decision makers both during the event and for future planning after the event.
The USGS Flood Event Viewer helps USGS and its partners to track of the storm and its impact on surface water levels. A storm track field is included from NOAA's National Hurricane Center, and real-time USGS streamgage data and Rapid Deployment Gage data are linked through this map-based product.
Storm Surge Sensors are also shown that record fine-resolution storm tide and wave level data. This data became available on the viewer as soon as it was safe to retrieve the sensors and upload the data. In addition, imagery was provided from the National Geodetic Survey.
Following the event, high-water mark (HWM) data was added to the map by field crews soon after collection, including survey data and photos.
| Rapid Deployment Gage Weblinks | ||||||
| Site Number | Site Name | Latitude | Longitude | County | State | Unit |
| 37230076201100 | RDG at East Mercury Blvd at Hampton, VA | 37.0416667 | -76.0363889 | Virginia | RDG | |
| 384031075041601 | Reheboth Beach RDG | 38.67519 | -75.0711 | Sussex | Delaware | RDG |
| 2092162 | Neuse River at New Bern, NC | 35.1094444 | -77.0327778 | Craven | North Carolina | RDG |
| 380906075045201 | RDG at Assategue State Park | 38.25 | -75.1333333 | Worchester | Maryland | RDG |
| 4038360731548 | RDG on Captree Island | 40.643284 | -73.263336 | New York | RDG | |
| 4032340740802 | RDG on Staten Island | 40.542767 | -74.134026 | New York | RDG | |
| RDG3NY | 40.6433889 | -73.2633333 | New York | RDG | ||
| 1071540 | Brank River At Maple Street, at Union, NH | 43.4942468 | -71.026454 | New Hampshire | RDG | |
| 1073840 | Taylor River at I-95, near Hampton, NH | 42.9336111 | -70.8633333 | New Hampshire | RDG | |
| 1091750 | Piscataquog River @ Nazaire-Biron Br Nr Manchester NH | 42.9928617 | -71.4956233 | New Hampshire | RDG | |
| 392114075325901 | RDG at Smyrna River on Rt. 9, DE | 39.354 | -75.5497222 | real-time RDG | RDG | |
USGS Activities in the News:
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USGS Newsroom, Aug. 31: River Levels Set Records in 10 States
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Washington Post, Aug. 30: USGS discusses the impact of Hurricane Irene
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USGS Newsroom, Aug. 28: USGS In the Surge Sampling for Nutrients, Sediment, E. coli, and Pesticides
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WPVI (ABC) News, Aug. 27: USGS deploys more sensors to track water's rise
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WJZ (CBS) News, Aug. 27: USGS Deploys More Sensors To Track Water’s Rise
Below are other science projects associated with Hurricane Irene and USGS flood activities.
Historical Flooding
Tropical Storm Lee
2011 - The Year of the Flood
Summer 2011 Missouri River Basin flood
Spring/Summer 2011 Mississippi River Basin Floods
May 2011 Louisiana flood
May 2011 Memphis, Tennessee Flood
May 2011 New Madrid Floodway
April 2011 Arkansas Flood
April 2011 North Dakota Flood
- Overview
Hurricane Irene, peaking as a Category 3 hurricane, battered Carribean Islands and U.S. states all along the eastern seaboard from South Carolina to Maine on August 21-29, 2011.
The USGS deployed stage sensors and rapid deployment real-time streamgages along the East Coast in anticipation of Hurricane Irene. USGS measurements and geospatial products are valuable tools for providing scientific assessments to decision makers both during the event and for future planning after the event.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.The USGS Flood Event Viewer provides access to USGS monitoring activities during Hurricane Irene. The USGS Flood Event Viewer helps USGS and its partners to track of the storm and its impact on surface water levels. A storm track field is included from NOAA's National Hurricane Center, and real-time USGS streamgage data and Rapid Deployment Gage data are linked through this map-based product.
Storm Surge Sensors are also shown that record fine-resolution storm tide and wave level data. This data became available on the viewer as soon as it was safe to retrieve the sensors and upload the data. In addition, imagery was provided from the National Geodetic Survey.
Following the event, high-water mark (HWM) data was added to the map by field crews soon after collection, including survey data and photos.
Rapid Deployment Gage Weblinks Site Number Site Name Latitude Longitude County State Unit 37230076201100 RDG at East Mercury Blvd at Hampton, VA 37.0416667 -76.0363889 Virginia RDG 384031075041601 Reheboth Beach RDG 38.67519 -75.0711 Sussex Delaware RDG 2092162 Neuse River at New Bern, NC 35.1094444 -77.0327778 Craven North Carolina RDG 380906075045201 RDG at Assategue State Park 38.25 -75.1333333 Worchester Maryland RDG 4038360731548 RDG on Captree Island 40.643284 -73.263336 New York RDG 4032340740802 RDG on Staten Island 40.542767 -74.134026 New York RDG RDG3NY 40.6433889 -73.2633333 New York RDG 1071540 Brank River At Maple Street, at Union, NH 43.4942468 -71.026454 New Hampshire RDG 1073840 Taylor River at I-95, near Hampton, NH 42.9336111 -70.8633333 New Hampshire RDG 1091750 Piscataquog River @ Nazaire-Biron Br Nr Manchester NH 42.9928617 -71.4956233 New Hampshire RDG 392114075325901 RDG at Smyrna River on Rt. 9, DE 39.354 -75.5497222 real-time RDG RDG USGS Activities in the News:
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USGS Newsroom, Aug. 31: River Levels Set Records in 10 States
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Washington Post, Aug. 30: USGS discusses the impact of Hurricane Irene
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USGS Newsroom, Aug. 28: USGS In the Surge Sampling for Nutrients, Sediment, E. coli, and Pesticides
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WPVI (ABC) News, Aug. 27: USGS deploys more sensors to track water's rise
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WJZ (CBS) News, Aug. 27: USGS Deploys More Sensors To Track Water’s Rise
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Below are other science projects associated with Hurricane Irene and USGS flood activities.
Historical Flooding
The USGS provides practical, unbiased information about the Nation's rivers and streams that is crucial in mitigating hazards associated with floods. This site provides information about the USGS activities, data, and services provided during regional high-flow events, such as hurricanes or multi-state flooding events. The USGS response to these events is typically managed by the National Flood...Tropical Storm Lee
During and after Tropical Storm Lee, the USGS made stream flow measurements, sampled suspended sediment, and repaired gages in Connecticut, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and other states in the region.2011 - The Year of the Flood
2011 proved to be another record-breaking flood year in the United States. USGS Water Science Center personnel from North Dakota to Louisiana measured springtime floods on the Red River of the North, the Ohio River, the Mississippi River, and many tributaries. The Missouri River and its tributaries saw record-breaking snow-melt runoff through the summer, followed closely by Hurricane Irene and...Summer 2011 Missouri River Basin flood
Learn more about USGS flood activities related to the 2011 Missouri River Basin Flood resulting from higher-than-average snowmelt runoff combined with heavy spring rains.Spring/Summer 2011 Mississippi River Basin Floods
Learn more about USGS flood activities related to the Spring/Summer 2011 floods throughout the Mississippi River Basin.May 2011 Louisiana flood
Learn more about USGS flood activities related to the May 2011 flood in Louisiana, including additional real-time monitoring for the Morganza and Bonnet Carre Spillways which were opened to release floodwaters into the Mississippi River.May 2011 Memphis, Tennessee Flood
Learn more about USGS flood activities related to the May 2011 flood in Memphis, Tennessee, including deploying emergency real-time surface-water stage gages at critical locations in Shelby County.May 2011 New Madrid Floodway
Learn more about USGS flood activities related to the May 2011 New Madrid Floodway breaches.April 2011 Arkansas Flood
Learn more about USGS flood activities related to the April 2011 Arkansas Flood.April 2011 North Dakota Flood
Learn more about USGS flood activities related to the April 2011 North Dakota Flood resulting from sudden winter snowmelt due to warmer-than-expected temperatures and rain. - Data
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