Flood Inundation Mapping Program Project needs overview Flood Inundation Maps translate a hydrograph into operational maps that communicate risk and consequences Over 8000 USGS Gages reporting current stream conditions in ID: 795883
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Marie C. Peppler USGS FIM Program Liaison
Flood
Inundation
MappingProgram
Project needs overview
Slide2Flood Inundation Maps translate
a hydrograph
into operational maps that communicate risk and consequences
Slide3Over
8,000
USGS Gages reporting current stream conditions in
NWIS
Over 4,000 NWS Flood Forecast/Warning locations in AHPS
USGS and NWS Data Networks
The FIM Program is built upon these existing
data and
all of the expertise that is required to develop and maintain them.
Slide4Creation of Flood Inundation Maps
Choose Stream ReachStreamflow informationFlood Forecast informationElevation data availabilityTopographyBathymetryStructure Data AvailabilityFlood Impact LocationsCritical infrastructure
Routes of egressPopulation locations
Slide5Gather Data
Real-time streamflow information from a gage within the selected reachHistorical flood levels at that gageCurrent and historical rating curves at that gageShort-term probabilistic forecasts at that gageHigh-resolution elevation data (dictates the quality of the maps more than any other factor)Existing hydraulic models (if available and recent)
Slide6Creation of Flood Inundation Maps
Hydraulic ModelingCalibrate model to streamgage record and current land coverWell developed rating curves are crucialAny appropriate model is acceptedUSACE HEC-RAS is commonModel must be peer-reviewed and documented
Modeled flood scenarios are chosen to reflect local conditions (bridge conditions, levees, temporary structures, etc.)
In highly complex flow situations, a 2D model might be warranted
Slide7Creation of Flood Inundation Maps
Geospatial ProcessingCreate TIN models using cross sections and the modeled water surface profileIntersect the TIN with the DEM to generate predicted inundated areas depth gridsClean up and QA data
Repeat for all modeled water surface profiles to generate a library of maps
Slide8Peer-Reviewed Documentation
Required:Uncertainty and Use LimitationsStudy area and scopeHydrologic dataHydraulic model calibration and performanceAccuracy assessmentMetadataRecommended:
Technical Summary Notebook of the hydraulic modelProject QA/QC checklist completed by the project teamPublished to a public website
http://water.usgs.gov/osw/flood_inundation/toolbox/librarytools.html
Slide9FIM Mapper – more than just maps
http://wim.usgs.gov/FIMI/
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+
USGS
Real-time streamgage
NWS Flood Forecast
Flood Library
Turns the modeled map data into an operational tool by combining data together with tools that enhance the utility and don’t require any Modeling or GIS software or skills
Slide10Questions
Marie C. PepplerUSGS Wisconsin Water Science Centermpeppler@usgs.gov
http://water.usgs.gov/osw/flood_inundation
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