Tony Gotvald is a Surface Water Specialist with the South Atlantic Water Science Center.
Tony Gotvald received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Mississippi State University in May of 1999 and a Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in December of 2004. He is also a licensed Professional Engineer in Georgia. He began his career with the U.S. Geological Survey as a student in the Mississippi Water Science Center.
Professional Experience
1999-present - Hydrologist, U.S. Geological Survey Georgia Water Science Center, now South Atlantic Water Science Center, Norcross, GA
1997- 1999 – Student Trainee (Hydrology), U.S. Geological Survey Mississippi District, Jackson, MS
Education and Certifications
Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 12/2004
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Mississippi State University in 05/1999
Science and Products
Magnitude and frequency of floods for rural streams in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, 2017—Results
Magnitude and frequency of floods for rural streams in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, 2017—Summary
Development of regression equations for the estimation of the magnitude and frequency of floods at rural, unregulated gaged and ungaged streams in Puerto Rico through water year 2017
Preliminary peak stage and streamflow data for selected U.S. Geological Survey streamgaging stations in North and South Carolina for flooding following Hurricane Florence, September 2018
Characterization of peak streamflows and flood inundation at selected areas in North Carolina following Hurricane Matthew, October 2016
Methods for estimating selected low-flow frequency statistics and mean annual flow for ungaged locations on streams in North Georgia
Selected low-flow frequency statistics for continuous-record streamgages in Georgia, 2013
Flood-Inundation Maps of Selected Areas Affected by the Flood of October 2015 in Central and Coastal South Carolina
StreamStats in Georgia: a water-resources web application
Estimating flood magnitude and frequency for urban and small, rural streams in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, 2011
Methods for estimating the magnitude and frequency of floods for urban and small, rural streams in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, 2011
Flood-tracking chart for the Withlacoochee and Little River Basins in south-central Georgia and northern Florida
StreamStats for Georgia, North and South Carolina
Urban and Small, Rural Streams Flood Frequency Information
Magnitude and Frequency of Floods for Rural Streams in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, 2017-Data
Model Archive for Magnitude and Frequency of Floods for Rural Streams in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, 2017
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Magnitude and frequency of floods for rural streams in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, 2017—Results
Reliable estimates of the magnitude and frequency of floods are an important part of the framework for hydraulic-structure design and flood-plain management in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Annual peak flows measured at U.S. Geological Survey streamgages are used to compute flood‑frequency estimates at those streamgages. However, flood‑frequency estimates also are needed at ungagedAuthorsToby D. Feaster, Anthony J. Gotvald, Jonathan W. Musser, J. Curtis Weaver, Katharine R. Kolb, Andrea G. Veilleux, Daniel M. WagnerMagnitude and frequency of floods for rural streams in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, 2017—Summary
Reliable flood-frequency estimates are important for hydraulic structure design and floodplain management in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Annual peak streamflows (hereafter, referred to as peak flows) measured at 965 U.S. Geological Survey streamgages were used to compute flood-frequency estimates with annual exceedance probabilities (AEPs) of 50, 20, 10, 4, 2, 1, 0.5, and 0.2 percAuthorsToby D. Feaster, Anthony J. Gotvald, Jonathan W. Musser, J. Curtis Weaver, Katharine R. KolbDevelopment of regression equations for the estimation of the magnitude and frequency of floods at rural, unregulated gaged and ungaged streams in Puerto Rico through water year 2017
The methods of computation and estimates of the magnitude of flood flows were updated for the 50-, 20-, 10-, 4-, 2-, 1-, 0.5-, and 0.2-percent chance exceedance levels for 91 streamgages on the main island of Puerto Rico by using annual peak-flow data through 2017. Since the previous flood frequency study in 1994, the U.S. Geological Survey has collected additional peak flows at additional streamgAuthorsPatrick J. Ryan, Anthony J. Gotvald, Cody L. Hazelbaker, Andrea G. Veilleux, Daniel M. WagnerPreliminary peak stage and streamflow data for selected U.S. Geological Survey streamgaging stations in North and South Carolina for flooding following Hurricane Florence, September 2018
Hurricane Florence made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, shortly after dawn on September 14, 2018. Once over land, the forward motion of the hurricane slowed to about 2 to 3 miles per hour. Over the next several days, the hurricane delivered historic amounts of rainfall across North and South Carolina, causing substantial flooding in many communities acrossAuthorsToby D. Feaster, J. Curtis Weaver, Anthony J. Gotvald, Katharine R. KolbCharacterization of peak streamflows and flood inundation at selected areas in North Carolina following Hurricane Matthew, October 2016
The passage of Hurricane Matthew through central and eastern North Carolina during October 7–9, 2016, brought heavy rainfall, which resulted in major flooding. More than 15 inches of rain was recorded in some areas. More than 600 roads were closed, including Interstates 95 and 40, and nearly 99,000 structures were affected by floodwaters. Immediately following the flooding, the U.S. Geological SurAuthorsJonathan W. Musser, Kara M. Watson, Anthony J. GotvaldMethods for estimating selected low-flow frequency statistics and mean annual flow for ungaged locations on streams in North Georgia
The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, developed regional regression equations for estimating selected low-flow frequency and mean annual flow statistics for ungaged streams in north Georgia that are not substantially affected by regulation, diversions, or urbanization. Selected low-flow frequency statistics aAuthorsAnthony J. GotvaldSelected low-flow frequency statistics for continuous-record streamgages in Georgia, 2013
This report presents the annual and monthly minimum 1- and 7-day average streamflows with the 10-year recurrence interval (1Q10 and 7Q10) for 197 continuous-record streamgages in Georgia. Streamgages used in the study included active and discontinued stations having a minimum of 10 complete climatic years of record as of September 30, 2013. The 1Q10 and 7Q10 flow statistics were computed for 85 stAuthorsAnthony J. GotvaldFlood-Inundation Maps of Selected Areas Affected by the Flood of October 2015 in Central and Coastal South Carolina
Heavy rainfall occurred across South Carolina during October 1–5, 2015, as a result of an upper atmospheric low-pressure system that funneled tropical moisture from Hurricane Joaquin into the State. The storm caused major flooding in the central and coastal parts of South Carolina. Almost 27 inches of rain fell near Mount Pleasant in Charleston County during this period. U.S. Geological Survey (USAuthorsJonathan W. Musser, Kara M. Watson, Jaime A. Painter, Anthony J. GotvaldStreamStats in Georgia: a water-resources web application
Summary Part of the mission of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is to provide information on streamflow in the Nation's streams to help understand the Nation's water resources. Streamflow statistics are used by water managers, engineers, scientists, and others to protect people and property during floods and droughts, and to manage, protect, and enhance water resources. StreamStats is a Web-basedAuthorsAnthony J. Gotvald, Jonathan W. MusserEstimating flood magnitude and frequency for urban and small, rural streams in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, 2011
Reliable estimates of the magnitude and frequency of floods are essential for the design of transportation and water-conveyance structures, flood insurance studies, and flood-plain management. Flood-frequency estimates are particularly important in densely populated urban areas. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) used a multistate approach to update methods for determining the magnitude and frequenAuthorsToby D. Feaster, Anthony J. Gotvald, J. Curtis WeaverMethods for estimating the magnitude and frequency of floods for urban and small, rural streams in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, 2011
Reliable estimates of the magnitude and frequency of floods are essential for the design of transportation and water-conveyance structures, flood-insurance studies, and flood-plain management. Such estimates are particularly important in densely populated urban areas. In order to increase the number of streamflow-gaging stations (streamgages) available for analysis, expand the geographical coveragAuthorsToby D. Feaster, Anthony J. Gotvald, J. Curtis WeaverFlood-tracking chart for the Withlacoochee and Little River Basins in south-central Georgia and northern Florida
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with other Federal, State, and local agencies, operates a flood-monitoring system in the Withlacoochee and Little River Basins. This system is a network of automated river stage stations (ten are shown on page 2 of this publication) that transmit stage data through satellite telemetry to the USGS in Atlanta, Georgia and the National Weather ServiceAuthorsAnthony J. Gotvald, Brian E. McCallum, Jaime A. Painter - Science
StreamStats for Georgia, North and South Carolina
StreamStats is a map based Web application that provides information that can be used by engineers, managers, and planners to make informed decisions on water-related activities. Primary products are basin delineations, basin-characteristic measurements, and estimates of streamflow statistics. StreamStats allows for the analysis of upstream and downstream relations along streams.Urban and Small, Rural Streams Flood Frequency Information
Reliable estimates of the magnitude and frequency of floods are essential for such things as the design of transportation and water-conveyance structures, flood insurance studies, and flood-plain management. Flood-frequency estimates are particularly important in densely populated urban areas. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is using a multistate approach to update methods for determining the... - Data
Magnitude and Frequency of Floods for Rural Streams in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, 2017-Data
Reliable estimates of the magnitude and frequency of floods are an important part of the framework for hydraulic-structure design and flood-plain management. Annual peak flows measured at U.S. Geological Survey streamgages are used to compute flood-frequency estimates at those streamgages. However, flood-frequency estimates also are needed at ungaged stream locations. A process known as regionalizModel Archive for Magnitude and Frequency of Floods for Rural Streams in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, 2017
Reliable estimates of the magnitude and frequency of floods are an important part of the framework for hydraulic-structure design and flood-plain management in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina (study area). Annual peak flows measured at U.S. Geological Survey streamgages were used to compute at-site flood-frequency estimates at those streamgages in the study area based on annual peak-fl - News