CityFloodMap.com overland flood risk analysis across the City of Toronto has been used in ESRI's ArcScene software to visualize at risk neigbourhoods and vulnerability zones where the correlation of urban overland / pluvial flooding and surcharged sanitary sewers resulting in basement flooding has been established. Flood risks exist beyond large regulated valley systems with a continuum of risk existing from river flood plain to individual building floor drain.
Additional visualization below includes identification of building structures within the estimated overland flood risk zone.
In-depth data and analysis on extreme weather and flood risks on www.cityfloodmap.com share engineering insight on complex topics of infrastructure design and performance, urban hydrology, flood risk assessment, and cost-effective risk management. Our goal is to promote critical, evidence-based "Thinking Slow on Floods and Flow" to improve flood and stormwater management policies and achieve effective environmental outcomes. R.J. Muir, Toronto, ON.
Toronto Overland Flood Visualization Using ArcScene - Hydrology and Hydraulics in Urban Areas Explain Reported Flood Risk
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