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Science that Weathers the Storm: USGS Responds to Hurricane Ike

USGS Scientific Efforts Real-Time Gulf States Storm Surge and Floods Map

The U.S. Geological Survey continues to mobilize equipment and personnel to gather the scientific data and information on the impact of Hurricane Ike.

USGS scientists will be:

  • Collecting satellite imagery to assess the impact on wetlands, coasts, and changes in the elevation.
  • Collecting water samples to determine the water quality in areas where there has been significant salt water intrusion.
  • Marking and flagging high-water marks to document flooding and storm surge.
  • Repairing and replacing damaged streamgages to restore flood warning capabilities.
  • Collecting aerial photography and video to document the impact on the coast and wetlands.
  • Using airborne laser mapping systems (LIDAR) to quantify coastal changes.

Need more information? View the USGS list of public affairs and state contacts.

Non-real-time water data map

This interactive tool can be used to track storm surge and floods on Google Maps before, during and after the storm.

The map includes data from streamgages within the Gulf states, which is imperative to local, State and Federal officials in order to forecast floods and coordinate flood-response activities in the affected area.

Learn more about the USGS efforts to better understand storm-tide.

 

Satellite Imagery and other Geospatial Data
Image showing New Orleans before and after Hurricane Gustav.
Monitoring Streamflow Conditions
Image of real-time water data map.

News Releases and Multimedia
Image representing a news release.
Additional USGS Tropical Storm/Hurricane Information
Photo showing a hurricane formattion from satellite.
Additional Hurricane Resources
Real-Time Flood and High Flow Conditions
Map image of the real-time high flow data map

NOAA: National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)

  • Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
    <br/> 000<br/> ABNT20 KNHC 060541<br/> TWOAT <br/> TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK<br/> NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL<br/> 100 AM EST THU NOV 6 2008<br/> <br/> FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO...<br/> <br/> THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER IS ISSUING ADVISORIES ON TROPICAL<br/> DEPRESSION SEVENTEEN...LOCATED OVER THE SOUTHWESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA<br/> ABOUT 85 MILES EAST-SOUTHEAST OF THE NIGARAGUA-HONDURAS BORDER.<br/> <br/> ELSEWHERE...TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE<br/> NEXT 48 HOURS.<br/> <br/> PUBLIC ADVISORIES ON TROPICAL DEPRESSION SEVENTEEN ARE ISSUED UNDER<br/> WMO HEADER WTNT32 KNHC AND UNDER AWIPS HEADER MIATCPAT2. <br/> FORECAST/ADVISORIES ON THE DEPRESSION ARE ISSUED UNDER WMO HEADER<br/> WTNT22 KNHC AND UNDER AWIPS HEADER MIATCMAT2.<br/> <br/> $$<br/> <br/> FORECASTER BEVEN<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

  • Tropical Storm PALOMA 5-Day Track, Uncertainty Cone, Warnings (.shp)
    GIS Data last updated Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:40:25 GMT

  • Tropical Storm PALOMA Forecast Discussion Number 2
    Issued at 1000 PM EST WED NOV 05 2008

  • Tropical Storm PALOMA Forecast/Advisory Number 3
    Issued at 0900 UTC THU NOV 06 2008

  • Tropical Storm PALOMA Graphics
    <a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at2+shtml/083214.shtml?5day"> <img src="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT17/AL1708W5_sm2.gif" alt="Tropical Storm PALOMA 5-Day Uncertainty Track Image" width="500" height="400" /></a><br/> 5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:41:13 GMT <br /><br /><a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at2+shtml/083214.shtml?tswind120"> <img src="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT17/AL1708_PROB34_F120_sm2.gif" alt="Tropical Storm PALOMA 34-Knot Wind Speed Probabilities" width="500" height="400" /> </a><br/> Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:32:27 GMT

  • Tropical Storm PALOMA Public Advisory Number 3
    Issued at 400 AM EST THU NOV 06 2008

  • Tropical Storm PALOMA Wind Speed Probabilities Number 3
    Issued at 0900 UTC THU NOV 06 2008


NOAA: National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)

  • East Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook
    <br/> 000<br/> ABPZ20 KNHC 060543<br/> TWOEP <br/> TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK<br/> NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL<br/> 1000 PM PST WED NOV 5 2008<br/> <br/> FOR THE EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC...EAST OF 140 DEGREES WEST LONGITUDE..<br/> <br/> THE REMNANTS OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION POLO ARE LOCATED ABOUT 1280<br/> MILES SOUTHWEST OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA. UPPER-LEVEL<br/> WINDS ARE UNFAVORABLE FOR RE-DEVELOPMENT TO OCCUR.<br/> <br/> ELSEWHERE...TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE<br/> NEXT 48 HOURS.<br/> <br/> $$<br/> <br/> FORECASTER BEVEN<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

  • There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
    No tropical cyclones as of Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:41:23 GMT


 

USGS Storm Team (password required)

State Contacts:

If you would like to know more specific information about USGS Hurricane Ike response activities in your area, please contact the appropriate person listed below.

National Flood Specialist: Robert Holmes, 573-308-3581, bholmes@usgs.gov

Public Affairs Contacts:

Change in Emergency Call-in Procedures for USGS Employees

In the event employees are unable to contact their immediate supervisor, they should contact the USGS Emergency Call Center.

Contact information for the USGS Emergency Call Center
· Toll Free: (866) 854-8987
· TTY (hearing or speech impaired): (800) 725-7024
· Reporting via Internet: http://www.lexitelcom.com/USGS/EmployeeCalls.aspx

 

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