Lauren Privette holds a large ice block from a frozen lake at Treehaven education center in northern Wisconsin.
Lauren Privette
Lauren Privette is a software developer on the Web Informatics & Mapping (WIM) team. She builds full stack web applications that make USGS science more impactful and accessible - from APIs and data pipelines to intuitive user interfaces. She is passionate about working across mission areas, connecting people, data, and tools organization-wide.
Real-Time Flood Impacts Map Application
The Real-Time Flood Impacts (RTFI) Map displays the locations (called “Flood Impact Locations”) where the USGS has measured the height of critical safety or infrastructure features that may be vulnerable to flood impacts. Some examples of flood impact locations include stream and river embankments; roads and bridges; pedestrian paths; buildings; and more.
Real-Time Flood Impacts API
The Real-Time Flood Impacts (RTFI) API exposes the locations, called Flood Impact Locations, where the USGS measured the height of critical safety or infrastructure that may be vulnerable to flooding. Developers can now access real-time flood impact data programmatically through this REST API.
Professional Experience
2016 - Present: Software Developer / Geographer with the Web Informatics and Mapping (WIM) team at the Upper Midwest Water Science Center.
2014-2016: Geospatial Portfolio Specialist/Analyst at Image Matters LLC in Leesburg, Virginia
Education and Certifications
B.S., Geography, James Madison University, 2014
Science and Products
Providing Major Storm and Short-Term Flood Event Data
ICE! Ice Jam Hazard Mobile-Friendly Website
Lauren Privette holds a large ice block from a frozen lake at Treehaven education center in northern Wisconsin.
Real-Time Flood Impact Map Real-Time Flood Impact Map
Flood Event Viewer 1.2.1 Flood Event Viewer 1.2.1
Science and Products
Providing Major Storm and Short-Term Flood Event Data
ICE! Ice Jam Hazard Mobile-Friendly Website
Lauren Privette holds a large ice block from a frozen lake at Treehaven education center in northern Wisconsin.
Lauren Privette holds a large ice block from a frozen lake at Treehaven education center in northern Wisconsin.