2 The importance of streamgages in the aftermath of the Colorado Floods of September 2013 Kevin Stewart, Manager Information Services & Flood Warning.

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2 The importance of streamgages in the aftermath of the Colorado Floods of September 2013 Kevin Stewart, Manager Information Services & Flood Warning Program Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, Denver CO

3 The Urban Drainage and Flood Control District

Urban Drainage & Flood Control District Flood Warning Program Serving the greater Denver/Boulder metropolitan area since 1979 in cooperation with NOAA’s National Weather Service A Federal/Regional/Local Early Warning Partnership

5 Real-Time Flood Detection USGS and Colorado DWR streamgage data integrated with UDFCD ALERT gages UDFCD’s ALERT System 195 Rain Gages 99 Streamgages 99 Streamgages 26 Weather Stations 26 Weather Stations

6 STREAMGAGES STREAMGAGES Everyday importance is inconspicuous

7 STREAMGAGES STREAMGAGES Vitally important on especially rare occasions

8 SEPTEMBER 14, 2013 HEADLINE Streamgages provide critical situational awareness during floods.

9 USGS STREAMGAGE WITH LIVE VIDEO WEBCAM—SEPT. 12, 2013 Fourmile Creek near Orodell in Boulder County, Colorado

10 Peak Flow Estimates & Corresponding AEP Values

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