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Brad Bottoms has worked as a geographer and data scientist in roles with the federal government, local government, private industry, and consultancies to NGOs. In Brad’s last position he served as the practice manager for software development and product manager for his company and the lead geospatial analyst supporting projects with FEMA, the World Bank, and many others. With over 10 years of experience with data and GIS, Brad has worked across six continents on projects ranging from data collection techniques and web development to flood exposure and habitat modeling.

No flood gauges, no warning: 99% of US streams are off the radar amid rising flash flood risks – we saw the harm in 2024

Flooding is one of the deadliest and costliest natural disasters in the U.S., causing billions of dollars in damage each year. In 2024 alone, floods destroyed homes in over a dozen states and claimed more than 165 lives. Julie Arbit, Brad Bottoms and Branko Kerkez identify how thesedisasters underscore the importance of fast, accurate flood warnings. They’re also a reminder that extensive gaps still exist in the systems that monitor U.S. stream levels.

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Subjects: Disaster Planning, Economy, Energy, Environmental Law, Financial System
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