Storm Surge Flood Maps Development for the Lower Laguna Madre Coastal Emergency Management

Summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) will develop a hurricane storm surge model for the South Texas coastal region. Meetings will be held with end users to discuss ideal model scenarios, including hypothetical storm events, storm drain channels, and local traffic capacity. UTRGV will produce a coastal watershed flood routing model and coastal storm surge flood maps to predict watershed inundation from excessive channel flows. UTRGV will analyze local emergency routes and provide recommendations for roadway operation strategies, public outreach, and capital roadway improvements.