Month: June 2019

VIIRS flood observations along the Arkansas River

by Jorel Torres on June 3rd, 2019

Heavy rain fell in Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas the past few weeks, causing major flooding along portions of the Arkansas River. In the RealEarth image below (i.e. 1930Z on 27 May 2019), major flooding is indicated in orange and red colors and extends from Fort Gibson in northeast Oklahoma to New Blaine in northwest Arkansas. Continue Reading

Heavy Rain and Flooding Issues Hydrology POES Satellites