Location
STEW214AB
Session Number
119
Session Title
Extreme Precipitation Events, Impacts, Trends, and Projections for Indiana
Track Title
Maintenance & Operations
Event Description/Abstract
The National Weather Service is working with core partners to build a Weather Ready Nation for present and future generations by taking advanced action against the devastating impacts of extreme weather events, including extreme precipitation and flooding. One way in which this can be accomplished is by studying trends in historical weather data and applying what we learn to future mitigation efforts. The goal is to gain a better understanding of the magnitude and impacts that future extreme precipitation events may have on local infrastructure.
This presentation will review extreme rainfall and flooding events that have occurred across Indiana along with their impacts on local infrastructure such as roads, bridges and culverts. In an attempt to identify if extreme precipitation events have been increasing across the state, precipitation data and trends from National Weather Service Cooperative Weather Observer stations dating back more than 100 years will be shown. Long range climate projections of extreme precipitation events across Indiana will also be discussed.
Included in
Atmospheric Sciences Commons, Climate Commons, Environmental Education Commons, Hydrology Commons, Meteorology Commons, Natural Resources and Conservation Commons, Other Earth Sciences Commons, Urban Studies and Planning Commons, Water Resource Management Commons
Extreme Precipitation Events, Impacts, Trends and Projections for Indiana
STEW214AB
The National Weather Service is working with core partners to build a Weather Ready Nation for present and future generations by taking advanced action against the devastating impacts of extreme weather events, including extreme precipitation and flooding. One way in which this can be accomplished is by studying trends in historical weather data and applying what we learn to future mitigation efforts. The goal is to gain a better understanding of the magnitude and impacts that future extreme precipitation events may have on local infrastructure.
This presentation will review extreme rainfall and flooding events that have occurred across Indiana along with their impacts on local infrastructure such as roads, bridges and culverts. In an attempt to identify if extreme precipitation events have been increasing across the state, precipitation data and trends from National Weather Service Cooperative Weather Observer stations dating back more than 100 years will be shown. Long range climate projections of extreme precipitation events across Indiana will also be discussed.
