WDT’s Tornado reports are generated by expert
meteorologists using damage surveys/assessments and NEXRAD Doppler Weather
Radar data. These reports fully utilize the power of GIS (Geographic
Information Systems) to produce precise and reliable damage paths that
are provided either as color coded maps or as GIS formatted polygons
(shapefiles).tornado reports
WDT also offers TornadoExpress™ Service for any
tornado that causes damage in a large population area (100,000+). These
reports are sent via email or provided via an Internet browser.
Once provided, the information can be accessed anywhere and at any time.
When tornadoes occur, a regional color map is created within 10 days
along with city-level maps for cities within the region. All maps are
provided in PDF format, allowing the customer to zoom in and closely
examine where an expert meteorologist has determined where the tornado
has occurred. All TornadoExpress™ maps display a color coded tornado
path to assist in better defining areas where damage occurred. In addition
to the color-coded maps, GIS digital data can be provided to the customer
for overlay on their assets or other areas of interest. Assets may be
provided in GIS format (e.g. shapefile) for custom mapping at WDT.
To assist in the determination of the tornado path
and related impacted areas, WDT’s tornado reports are used by
insurance carriers, claims adjusters, and others in need of tornadic
location data.
