Introduction to Using Hazus-MH to Assess Losses from a Riverine Flood Hazard (for ArcGIS 9.3.1/Hazus-MH MR5)

Description

This course explains the process of defining a riverine flood hazard and performing loss estimations using Hazus-MH. While Hazus-MH offers a wide range of options for defining a flood hazard, this course focuses on the two options that require the least amount of user input: defining a flood hazard based on a return period, and defining a flood hazard based on a stream discharge. These procedures are frequently applied by communities interested in understanding the potential social and economic impacts that might occur as a result of flooding.

Who Should Attend

Hazus-MH users who want to generate a loss estimation based on a flood hazard.

Learn How To

• Perform an analysis of a flood hazard based on a user-specific return period.
• Perform an analysis of a flood hazard based on a user-provided stream discharge value.

To complete course exercises, you need the following software:

• ArcGIS 9.3.1 for Desktop (ArcView, ArcEditor, or ArcInfo)
• ArcGIS 9.3.1 SP1 for Desktop
• ArcGIS 9.3.1 Spatial Analyst
• Hazus-MH MR5

Note

• Order Hazus-MH MR5 from the FEMA Map Information eXchange. Be sure to specify version MR5 when ordering.
• Hazus-MH MR5 requires a 32-bit operating system. Review additional requirements for MR5.

Presentation

• Part A: Assess losses from a riverine flood hazard
• Part B: Run an analysis based on a user-provided stream discharge

Completion of Hazus-MH Overview and Installation or equivalent knowledge is required.