NOAA Storm Surge Scientist Awarded Service to America Medal
Under Rhome’s leadership, two core storm surge products were implemented in recent years to inform the public and vital constituencies. Keep Reading
Global Leaders Call for Urgent Action on Climate Change as Commission Finds Adaptation Can Deliver $7.1 Trillion in Benefits
A Global Commission on Adaptation report finds that investing $1.8 trillion globally from 2020 to 2030 in five areas could yield $7.1 trillion in net benefits. Keep Reading
USGS Deploying More Than 100 Storm-Tide Sensors in Advance of Hurricane Dorian
18 field scientists sent to install scientific instruments at more than 60 locations along the Florida coast between Jacksonville and West Palm Beach. Keep Reading
FEMA Storm Surge Videos Available to Warn Public of Threats
When tropical systems cause storm surge, more than 20 feet of water can be produced and pushed towards the shore, causing massive flooding and also flooding from rivers. Keep Reading
Nearly Half a Million North Carolinians Without Power as Hurricane Florence Chugs Through
An additional 20 to 25 inches, with isolated storm totals of 30 to 40 inches, of rain is forecast and expected to produce catastrophic flash flooding. Keep Reading