Flash Flood Severity Index
from Weather Geeks
Guest: Dr. Amanda Schroeder, NWS Fort Worth Description: Flooding can occur any time of the year and in any part of the United States. It is a weather catastrophe that knows no limitations. Each year, too many people lose their lives to flooding. Communicating the risks of flash flooding can be just as difficult as forecasting flash flooding itself. No one understands that better than Dr. Amanda Schroeder, a Senior Service Hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. She was key in the development of the Flash Flood Severity Index, a scale designed to help convey the risks associated with flood events. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:42 Dr. Amanda Schroeder's Background 04:04 Early Work on Flash Flood Research 05:16 Work on the Spread Project 08:52. Role of a Senior Service Hydrologist 10:21 Challenges of Flood Forecasting 11:34 Impact-Based Forecasting 13:17 Flash Flood Severity Index 19:06 Implementation of the Index 20:17 Potential Global Application 23:16 Memorable Flooding Events 26:01 Impact of Climate Change on Flooding 28:11 Takeaways for the Public 31:08 Overcoming Challenges in the Field 32:27 Availability of Information on the Flash Flood Severity Index 33:46 A Day in the Life of a Senior Service Hydrologist 35:45 Conclusion
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Dr. Amanda Schroeder, a senior service hydrologist with the National Weather Service, discusses her work on the flash flood severity index and the challenges of flood forecasting. She explains the implementation and potential global application of the index. Dr. Schroeder also shares her experiences with memorable flooding events and offers takeaways for the public. She highlights the importance of paying attention to weather forecasts, having a plan, and avoiding driving through flooded roads. Additionally, she discusses her career path and the diverse responsibilities of a senior service hydrologist.
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