a data-driven storm surge analysis for the u.s. gulf coast hal needham november 19, 2014
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SURGEDAT
Tropical cyclone-generated storm surges
Time period: 1880-2014 (135 years)
8,100 high water marks (U.S.)
Peak Surge Obs: 703 Global 350 U.S.
ObservedWater Level
Surge Return Period (Years)
500
200
100
50
25
10
Storm Surge Return Levels and Observed Storm Surges for the U.S. Gulf Coast
Storm Surge Impacts Many Industries
Fishing/ Seafood Beaches/ Resorts
Coastal development Oil and gas industry
Questions for Discussion…
How does storm surge impact stakeholders in SE States?
What are your information needs about this hazard?
Where do we go from here?Collaboration on projectsCreative ideas?
Links/ Contact Info
SCIPPwww.southernclimate.org
SURGEDAThttp://surge.srcc.lsu.edu
Contact info:Hal Needhamhal@srcc.lsu.edu
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