What are some economic impacts of flash floods?
NSSL is working hard to improve warnings and forecasts of flash floods. By investigating the meteorological causes of flash flooding and working on flash flood and river flood warning decision making tools, we hope to see more lives saved. Debris Flow – California is particularly susceptible to mudslides and debris flow caused by extreme rainfall. Homes are frequently destroyed and major highways and commuting routes can be washed out. Two NSSL researchers were invited by the NWS to serve on an interagency team to create a debris flow, or mudslide warning system for southern California. The interagency team will provide guidelines for the warning system including developing a research plan for improved QPE over the southern California mountains.
