New tool helps forecast flooding in advance [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has rolled out a new website with updated technology and information for water forecasting.

With multiple large rivers in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, both states are no stranger to flooding, particularly river flooding. Flooding forecasts are more easily digestible with with a new tool by the NOAA.

The NOAA recently unveiled an experimental website, the National Water Prediction Service, which gives users access to water data and forecast information.

The site combines data and information from the Advanced Hydrological Prediction Service (AHPS) and NOAA’s Office of Water Prediction.

The website features tools that can help users make informed decisions based on water observations and forecasts.

The map on the website is interactive. You can see current river gauge levels, precipitation estimates, forecast river levels, national water models, snow analysis and flood inundation maps.

The forecast river levels is tremendously helpful as it can forecast potential …