Characteristics of river flood and storm surge interactions in a tidal river in Rhode Island, USA

Authors

Fei Teng, Tongji University
Qi Shen, Tongji University
Wenrui Huang, Tongji University
Isaac Ginis, University of Rhode Isalnd
Yi Cai, Tongji University

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Original Version

1-1-2017

Abstract

During a hurricane event, heavy rainfall can cause storm runoff and river flood. In tidal rivers, hurricane induced storm surge can increase the river downstream boundary water levels. The interactions of storm-induced rainfall runoff and storm surge in tidal rivers may cause more severe flood during hurricane events. In this study, hydrodynamic model simulations were conducted to characterize the interactions of rainfall runoff and storm surge in a tidal river in Rhode Island, USA. River floods under scenarios with and without storm surge were compared.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Procedia IUTAM

Volume

25

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Teng, Fei, Qi Shen, Wenrui Huang, Isaac Ginis, and Yi Cai. "Characteristics of river flood and storm surge interactions in a tidal river in Rhode Island, USA." Procedia IUTAM 25, (2017). doi: 10.1016/j.piutam.2017.09.009.