Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

2024

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Nagarajan, Sudhagar

Abstract

This thesis presents the development of an innovative Geographic Information System (GIS)-based Interactive Online Watershed Dashboard aimed at flood risk assessment and mitigation in Charlotte County, Florida. The research leverages advanced GIS techniques, including flood inundation simulations using CASCADE 2001, integrating LiDAR DEM data and GIS layers such as impervious surfaces, waterbodies, and soil characteristics to model flood behavior in 61 inundation probability scenarios. Key results include detailed flood inundation probability maps categorizing risk levels based on Z-scores, providing actionable insights for flood risk management and emergency planning. Spatial analysis reveals demographic vulnerabilities, with population density and ethnic compositions intersecting flood vulnerability. The study assesses flood impacts on transportation infrastructure and prioritizes critical facilities for resilience strategies. The dashboard's design integrates diverse datasets and analytical results, allowing users to interactively explore flood risk scenarios, critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, and demographic impacts. This research contributes essential tools for informed decision-making, enhancing flood resilience and disaster preparedness in Charlotte County, Florida.

Extent

139 p.

Comments

Includes bibliography.|Thesis (MS)--Florida Atlantic University, 2024.|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Includes bibliography.

Identifier

FA00014437

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