Flood Forecast and Warning System Performance during January 1996

摘要

In January 1996, major flooding was experienced throughout the northeastern part of the nation. The Susquehanna basin was particularly impacted, with the loss of many lives and more than $600 million in damages. This flood was the first major test of the improved flood forecast and warning system. The purpose of this report is to evaluate the system's performance during the event, and determine what additional improvements are necessary to achieve the goals established for the improvements program.