Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest and Along the East Coast

A multi-day heavy rainfall event is set to begin across New Mexico into west Texas Tuesday through Wednesday. Flash flooding and debris flows in the vicinity of burn scars will also be possible. A strong coastal low will develop offshore of the Mid-Atlantic coast midweek, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and coastal flooding to much of the East Coast through Friday. Read More >

History of the Smithsonian Institute's involvement in the Cooperative Observation Program

Joseph Henry's first major project at the Smithsonian was his plan to obtain weather reports from a countrywide network of voluntary observers; his plan is detailed in the Institution's 1848 Annual Report. Voluminous reports, maps, tables, and charts were prepared and published on all phases of the work -- rainfall, snowfall, temperatures, barometric pressure, storms, meteors, auroras, and other phenomena.

In 1869, when Congress established the Weather Bureau of the United States Signal Service, the Smithsonian system of meteorological reports was turned over to the new bureau.

The Smithsonian continued to work on the material collected up to the time of transfer, however, and over the next few years issued reports, tables, and maps.

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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest and Along the East Coast

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