Flood Impact Analysis Tool

NASA Langley resides in an area prone to tidal flooding. During events that were expected to lead to flooding, there were requests for maps showing the predicted flood level and what infrastructure may be impacted, as well as the magnitude of the impact. In order to assess the impact of storm surge tidal flooding, the Flood Impact Analysis Tool was developed to enhance the decision-making process with regard to storm preparation. The tool is based on ArcGIS software, and is Web-enabled to broadly disseminate the analysis capability. Using predictions from local weather sources such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a range of scenarios can be displayed.