CyberCity 3D’s huge inventory of city models can be used in a wide variety of Planning, Governmental, and GIS applications.   One very important application is the use of 3D city model content to enhance floodplain mapping.  What better way to see the real impact of flooding and water damage on cities, than by seeing flood level data in the context of 3D structures?

Floodplain Data provided by FEMA and OCTO

This is especially pertinent given last year’s Hurricane Ike and the recent floods on the Red River in North Dakota.  More effective floodplain mapping can dramatically increase public awareness of flood zones as well as improve response time and preparedness for such natural disasters.

The example shown above is FEMA floodplain data for Washington D.C., buildings provided by CyberCity 3D.  By viewing the data in this manner, the full effect of 100, 200, and 500-year floodplains can be seen on buildings throughout the city.  If you look closer you can even see some interesting places to take shelter in the event of a flood.

Building Model by AIA

For instance,  using 3D building models I can tell you that if you ever find yourself on the National Mall during a flash flood, the best place to avoid getting swept away would be in the Jefferson Memorial!  You can thank me for that little nugget of advice later…

For more information about floodplain mapping and other GIS applications for CyberCity 3D data, please contact us at info@cybercity3d.com

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