News release: Advanced quantitative precipitation information system enhances flood prediction in San Francisco Bay Area
In recently published research, a consortium of local, state, and federal agencies including USGS and NOAA introduces the Advanced Quantitative Precipitation Information (AQPI) system, which aims to improve prediction and monitoring of precipitation, streamflow, and coastal flooding in the San Francisco Bay Area. Combining real-time observations with state-of-the-art modeling, AQPI represents a significant advancement in forecasting capability. Developed as a response to the urgent need for better water-management tools in California, this experimental system will bolster decision-making processes for communities vulnerable to extreme weather events. The Bay Area’s complex landscape, nestled between coastal mountain ranges, has long posed challenges for accurate precipitation monitoring.