Using rainfall thresholds and ensemble precipitation forecasts to issue and improve urban inundation alerts

Urban inundation forecasting with extended lead times is useful in saving lives and property. This study proposes the integration of rainfall thresholds and ensemble precipitation forecasts to provide probabilistic urban inundation forecasts. Utilization of ensemble precipitation forecasts can exten...

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Main Authors: T.-H. Yang, G.-D. Hwang, C.-C. Tsai, J.-Y. Ho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2016-11-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/20/4731/2016/hess-20-4731-2016.pdf