HAZUS-MH FAQs: Hurricane Model - Study Region
I created a study region with Hurricane and Flood hazards. Why do I see the data in the Hurricane model by census block?
The Flood Model works at the census block level. When a multihazard study region is defined with hurricane and flood hazards, the Hurricane Model operates at the census block level to be consistent with the Flood Model. Note that each census block within a given census tract will have the same wind speed and default terrain when the Hurricane Model operates at the census block level. However, the inventory, damage, and loss will vary from block to block.
You cannot revert to viewing the hurricane data for this study region by census tract. To work at the census tract level, you are required to create a new study region without the flood hazard.
For additional information, refer to the HAZUS Manuals and guidance materials available for download from the HAZUS Resources.
Need Additional Help?
Email: HAZUSGenHelp@nibs.org for general questions about HAZUS
HAZUSWindHelp@ara.com for Hurricane Model questions
Last Modified: Monday, 28-Sep-2009 12:56:39 EDT
References
- HAZUS-MH Hurricane Wind Model Validation Study -- Florida
- Application of HAZUS-MH to Support Hurricane Disaster Operations
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