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USGS scientists, engineers, and technicians worked along the Gulf coast in response to Hurricane Isaac, deploying and maintaining 188 storm tide sensors and real-time streamgages in anticipation of Isaac's arrival. The USGS, in concert with our partners, is providing scientific assessments of the challenges wrought by Isaac.

Media August 2012 Hurricane Isaac Flood Event Viewer Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
The USGS Flood Event Viewer provides access to USGS monitoring activities during Hurricane Isaac.

The USGS Flood Event Viewer helps USGS and its partners to track of the storm and its impact on surface water levels. A storm track field is included from NOAA's National Hurricane Center, and real-time USGS streamgage data and Rapid Deployment Gage data are linked through this map-based product.

Storm Surge Sensors are also shown that record fine-resolution storm tide and wave level data. This data became available on the viewer as soon as it was safe to retrieve the sensors and upload the data. In addition, imagery was provided from the National Geodetic Survey.

Following the event, high-water mark (HWM) data was added to the map by field crews soon after collection, including survey data and photos.

USGS Activities in the News:

  • USGS Science Features, August 28, 2012: USGS Responds to Hurricane Isaac

  • USGS Newsroom, August 28, 2012: Storm-Surge Sensors Deployed Ahead of Isaac

  • St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Aug. 27, 2012: Coastal Change Hazards: Hurricanes and Extreme Storms: Tropical Storm Isaac

  • USGS Newsroom, Aug. 25, 2012: Florida Beaches and Dunes Face Erosion Risk During TS Isaac

  • USGS Science Features, Aug. 25, 2012: Preparing for Tropical Storm Isaac

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