Flood hazard awareness and hydrologic modelling at Ambos Nogales, United States–Mexico border
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Abstract
Appropriate land‐use, watershed‐management, and flood‐attenuation plans are critical in the cross‐border urban environment known collectively as Ambos Nogales. This paper summarizes methodologies for predicting the watershed response associated with land‐use change within a spatial and temporal context through the use of a hydrological model in a cross‐border setting. The KINEROS2 model is implemented via the Automated Geospatial Watershed Assessment 2.0 geographic information system interface to evaluate the watershed of Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, to assess flood vulnerability by quantifying volumes of runoff and peak flow, based on alternative land‐use scenarios. Cross‐border geospatial data acquisition and input to models are described. Discussions about the KINEROS2 model results identify flood‐prone areas, simulate the impact of land‐use change, and evaluate the impact of potential flood‐control interventions in the Ambos Nogales watershed. Products from this research are being used in a comprehensive plan for sustainable development in Ambos Nogales.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Flood hazard awareness and hydrologic modelling at Ambos Nogales, United States–Mexico border |
| Series title | Journal of Flood Risk Management |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1753-318X.2010.01066.x |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 2010 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Contributing office(s) | Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center |
| Description | 15 p. |
| First page | 151 |
| Last page | 165 |
| Country | Mexico, United States |
| City | Ambos Nogales watershed |
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