Operational Hydrology in the National Weather Service

The United States Department of Commerce (DOC) is an executive department of the federal government. Within the DOC, there are 13 bureaus working together to achieve an overarching goal to improve the conditions for economic growth and opportunity across all communities. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration plays a critical role within the DOC by stewarding the Nation's economic, social, and environmental needs.

The mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is to provide daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings, climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restorations, and the supporting of marine commerce.

As the only agency in the Federal government charged with water prediction and warning responsibilities, NOAA is uniquely positioned to provide the tools, data, and information people need to strengthen America’s water security, reduce vulnerability to water risks, and catalyze more effective management and use of our valuable water resources.

NOAA's  National Weather Service  (NWS) is responsible for providing climate, hydrologic, and weather forecasts and warnings for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the nation's economy.

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of hydrology in understanding the earth's natural systems, particularly in light of changing climate patterns and increasing pressures on water resources. This underscores the critical role of hydrologists in supporting NOAA and the NWS in their mission to protect life and property from the impacts of natural disasters.

By monitoring and analyzing data on water resources, hydrologists can help inform decisions around water use, management, and allocation, which can have significant implications for reducing the risks of flooding and other water-related disasters.

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Emily Crisci, Office of Water Prediction's National Water Center emily.crisci@noaa.gov or (205) 315-5621