Two-Dimensional Flow Modeling for Riverine Forecasting by the National Weather Service,
Abstract
Real-time riverine forecasting by the National Weather Service (NWS) is disseminated to the public via Weather Service Offices (WSO's) located in all states within the Nation. The WSO offices are assisted in the preparation of the riverine forecasts by regional offices called River Forecast Centers (RFC) and by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami. Riverine forecasts are primarily concerned with the prediction of water surface elevations at principal locations (river forecast points) along most of the major and many of the lesser rivers in times of flood, and at many locations on a daily frequency. The floods and lesser rises of the rivers may result from rainfall and/or snowmelt runoff, reservoir release flows, hurricane storm surges, and dam failures. In addition to water surface elevations, forecasts are often provided for flow discharges and velocities. Such forecats are used for a multitude of purposes, e.g., water supply, navigation, irrigation, power, reservoir operation, recreation, and water quality interests.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADP000386
Entities
People
- Danny L. Fread
Organizations
- National Weather Service