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Getting Ahead of the Storm Surge: ADCIRC Model Fact Sheet and Video

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The ADvanced CIRCulation (ADCIRC) storm surge model combines rain, atmospheric pressure, and wind forecasts to predict when, where, and to what extent flooding will inundate a coastal community with greater precision than other available models. This enables decision-makers to identify which locations will become unsafe and plan for mitigation and response before severe storms occur.

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Getting Ahead of the Storm Surge: ADCIRC Model Fact Sheet PDF 800.88 KB 05/03/2019
Last Updated: 11/03/2023
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