Storm surge sensor installation
Storm surge map
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
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
-
Washington Post, Aug. 30: USGS discusses the impact of Hurricane Irene
-
USGS Newsroom, Aug. 28: USGS In the Surge Sampling for Nutrients, Sediment, E. coli, and Pesticides
-
WPVI (ABC) News, Aug. 27: USGS deploys more sensors to track water's rise
-
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.