Hurricane Matthew: Flood Resources and Tools Completed

Sources/Usage: Public Domain.

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.

The USGS National Map Disaster Coordination Preparedness & Response (DCPR) Map is maintained by the National Geospatial Program. The web map provides geospatial visualization and situational awareness over the current disaster event. In addition to National Map base data and indexes the map can be used as a management and planning resource by providing access to enhanced elevation data availability, NOAA Nexrad weather radar and NOAA NowCoast storm surge and precipitation estimates. The application also provides a visual tool for partner data collected over the event including NOAA and Civil Air Patrol imagery.

For a deeper look into potential coastal change, the USGS Coastal Change Hazards Portal provided forecasts of the probability of coastal erosion during Hurricane Matthew. Also available are lidar-based dune elevations and modelled total water levels at the shoreline, due to both storm surge and wave run-up (provided by the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center).

USGS Precipitation Viewer for North Carolina shows recent rainfall data in conjuction with National Weather Service precipitation data.

USGS Hurricane Matthew Activities in the News:

• After the Storm – Hurricane Matthew and the Floods: Although the is storm over, the flooding continues, as does the flood work of the USGS... (10/14/2016)
• Severe flooding in NC breaks more than a dozen USGS peak records: Just days after Hurricane Matthew made its approach up the east coast, North Carolina is still feeling impacts... (10/12/2016)
• USGS Crews Measure Flooding in NC, SC, GA and FL: U.S. Geological Survey crews are in the field from Florida to Virginia retrieving the 393 storm sensors... (10/09/2016)
• Record Number of USGS Sensors Deployed for Hurricane Matthew: The U.S. Geological Survey is using many forms of technology to track and document Hurricane Matthew’s effects... (10/08/2016)
• Into the Storm – Hurricane Matthew: As Hurricane Matthew moves toward Florida’s east coast and heads north, U.S. Geological Survey scientists are readying for the storm... (10/06/2016)
• FL, GA, SC Beaches Face 80-95 Percent Chance of Erosion from Hurricane Matthew: As the east coast prepares for Hurricane Matthew's arrival, the U.S. Geological Survey uses advanced models to forecast the coastal impacts Matthew could bring... (10/06/2016)
• USGS Installs Storm-Tide Sensors along Atlantic Coast prior to Hurricane Matthew’s Arrival (10/5/2016)
• Hurricane Matthew surge surpasses Dora's: Hurricane Matthew's storm surge surpassed Dora's pushing water higher than any storm since the Hurricane of 1898... News4JAX (10/13/2016)
• Flooding Breaks More Than a Dozen Records in NC: The flooding North Carolina has seen this week in the wake of Hurricane Matthew is truly historic... WWAY News (10/12/2016)
• Duke Energy says ash at Neuse River power plant is safe after cooling pond breach: Duke Energy said Thursday it is planning repairs to a 50-foot break found in an earthen wall around a 545-acre cooling water pond at its retired H.F. Lee power plant in Goldsboro... The Charlotte Observer (10/12/2016)
• Federal Govt. Continues To Ramp Up Resources, Support For Affected States By Hurricane Matthew. Space Coast Daily (10/11/2016)
• Torrential rains, flooding top concerns with Matthew: Hurricane could dump 15 inches of rain in some areas of Southeastern N.C... StarNews (10/07/2016)
• USGS expands sensor network to track monster hurricane: As the monster storm draws a bead on the south Atlantic coast after wreaking havoc in the Caribbean, its impact will be measured by a sensor network deployed by the U.S. Geological Survey.  FCW (10/06/2016)