Create a River Flood Scenario Reference

There are 4 primary methods to replicate a river flood scenario in Hazard Services (CAVE in practice mode). The Hazard Services jobsheets will feature option 3 using CreateRiverFloodScenario.py.

  1. Modify observed or forecast river data in the Hydro Time Series application. Note that modified or mocked-up real-time data for a forecast point will likely be sent to AHPS.  It is strongly suggested to do real time testing on test locations cloned from forecast points.
  2. Set the CAVE clock to a time where the observed or forecast data will produce a watch, warning or advisory.
  3. Utilize the CreateRiverFloodScenario application that is available on the Software Collaboration Portal (SCP). Note that modified or mocked-up real-time data for a forecast point will likely be sent to AHPS.  It is strongly suggested to do real time testing on test locations cloned from forecast points. Recommended
  4. ​​Use Site Specific (SSHP) on a cloned location.

1. Use Hydro Time Series (HTS)

  • Link to manual - Web

2. Use CAVE clock on recent event

  • Simply double click the time in the bottom of the CAVE window.

  • A GUI will come up that will allow you to select the time.

  • Click the “Set time” radio button to set the CAVE clock to a date/time during an event.

  • Click OK

  • Run HS as normal. The River Flood Recommender (RFR) will take the simulated time into account and recommend events based on the obs/forecast at that simulated time.

3. Use CreateRiverFloodScenario Recommended

  • CreateRiverFloodScenario.py is a local app available on the SCP that can aid in creating obs/forecast series that will cause HS to recommend specific river events.

  • It is assumed that the user:

    • Is familiar with Hazard Services and the knobology/workflow

    • Is comfortable executing some very basic linux commands in a terminal environment

    • Has downloaded the application from the SCP (see local ITO for downloading).

  • Run CreateRiverFloodScenario.py for a test location to apply obs/forecast templates that mimic a flood scenario.  See the user guide in the SCP for syntax (PDF-11-3-2018).

  • See Creating a River Flood Scenario jobsheet

4. Use Site Specific

  • Once again, it is recommended to do this for test locations from forecast points that have been configured for SSHP use.