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Community Hydrologic Prediction System

Some offices are using another collaboration tool, the Community Hydrologic Prediction System (CHPS), to interact with River Forecast Centers (RFCs).

River Forecast Centers use CHPS, a hydrologic modeling system, to produce the forecast guidance your office uses to create hydrologic products.

The image on the right is the main CHPS interface. Hint: Click on the image to enlarge/shrink.

WFOs have indirect access CHPS to provide input and feedback on the forecast.

Use of CHPS is typically event-driven. For example, providing forecast input prior to a heavy precipitation event.

Contact your servicing RFCs to see if they can support WFO use of CHPS. See the referenced materials for more information on CHPS.

References: Introduction to CHPS Course | WFO CHPS User Course

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