Norfolk, VA partnered with Waze and FloodMapp to provide drivers with real-time flood data

Norfolk, VA real-time flooded road data mobile app

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The city of Norfolk partnered with Waze to pilot a mobile app that uses FloodMapp forecasting technology to provide drivers with real-time information about flooded roads. FloodMapp mixes data about rainfall, tides, and rivers into a flood inundation model which is then GIS-layered with the Norfolk road network and sent to Waze. Waze users receive pop-up icons and audio alerts warning them about flooded streets and are automatically rerouted after being given a chance to validate the alerts.

Road & Traffic Management GIS Mapping Road Safety Mapping Mobile App Public Private Partnership (PPP)

Norfolk, VA

Municipality in Virginia

United States

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Waze

Free Driving Directions, Traffic Reports, & GPS Navigation App

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Waze

Waze is a mobile navigation app that enables drivers to use live maps, and get real-time traffic updates and other road data.

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Norfolk, Va., Offers Real-Time Flood Data to Drivers

Waze, a navigation app owned by Google, has partnered with Norfolk, Va., to pilot an app that will allow drivers to get real-time information about flooded roads. The alert system was set up Monday.

Waze rolls out pilot program in Norfolk helping drivers avoid flooded roads in real-time

Norfolk drivers using the Waze navigation app will be the first in the world to test a new feature helping drivers avoid flooded roads in real-time.

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