There is overwhelming evidence that rainfall extremes are growing more severe due to human-induced climate warming. This understanding, however, has not translated into actionable information needed by engineers and planners. In this presentation, Wright will show that existing rainfall intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) statistics such as the “100-year storm” are inadequate for current and future needs, leading to serious deficiencies in regulations and infrastructure.
This webinar will discuss solutions to address challenges in both current and future conditions and share how the University of Wisconsin-Madison has supported water resources and engineering communities to help solve this complex problem.
