Atlas 14 definition
Examples of Atlas 14 in a sentence
Design rainfall depths shall utilize the 24-hour point precipitation frequency estimates from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Atlas 14 (NOAA Atlas 14).
This new standard will ensure the technical data is: consistent (one topographic source, uniform methodology utilizing best available science such as the latest LiDAR, land cover data, NOAA Atlas 14 rainfall data, etc.), and defendable (validated with historical data) throughout the watersheds that drain across the County.
In the event NOAA publishes a subsequent version to Atlas 14 to account for variations in climate conditions, TxDOT will incorporate such updates into individual NHHIP projects that have not exceeded the 30% detailed design phase.
In the event that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) publishes a subsequent version to Atlas 14 for the integration of future climate projections, TxDOT will take actions that will use such updates to inform the final design should they be published prior to completion of design activities as stated below.
The proposed planning of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ County Atlas 14 Floodplain Mapping project will enhance the County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan and Interjurisdictional Community Flood Protection Plan by establishing a modernized standard to access flood risk.
Beyond the limits of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ County, available leverage data will be used to: conduct hydrology to evaluate the impacts (peak flow and volumes) of Atlas 14 rainfall; assess potential upstream or downstream adverse impacts of mitigation strategies; identify opportunities for regional detention; and evaluate watershed-wide floodplain management strategies and regulations.
For all storm events, refer to Atlas 14 to obtain accurate values for the site.
Bellfort and the Four Corners Area updated for Atlas 14 rainfall.
Utilize Atlas 14 rainfall and hydrology developed during the Brazos River master drainage plan to provide flows at the upstream end of the study area.
For a rain event to qualify as an Extreme Weather Event, the rainfall must be at least equivalent to a 100-year frequency 24-hour rainfall event, as defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Atlas 14.