Flood Damage and Rainfall Forensic Meteorology Services

Rainfall Verification by Location and Time

Our forensic meteorology flood analysis precisely determines precipitation amounts at your specific location during the event in question. We analyze high-resolution radar data calibrated with nearby rain gauge measurements to establish precisely how much rain fell when it occurred, and at what intensity. This site-specific verification goes far beyond general weather reports or regional averages, giving concrete evidence about the actual conditions that affected your property or structure during the rainfall event.

Hydrologic Analysis of Watersheds, Streams, and Drainage

We comprehensively evaluate how rainfall affected the entire water system impacting your location. This includes upstream rainfall assessment to determine water volumes entering local streams and rivers, analysis of waterway flow capacity and timing, and identification of factors contributing to overflow conditions. Our hydrologic forensic analysis examines how water moved through the surrounding terrain toward your property, establishing the scientific basis for determining whether flooding resulted from extraordinary rainfall or other factors.

Surface Runoff and Flash Flood Evaluation

Our experts analyze how surface water behaves during rainfall events, including runoff patterns, flow rates, and accumulation areas. This detailed surface water and runoff investigation reveals how precipitation interacted with the local landscape, identifying critical factors such as terrain slope, soil saturation, and impervious surface impacts. During flash flood situations, we reconstruct the rapid water level rise timeline and compare it with documented rainfall intensity to establish causal relationships between the meteorological event and resulting damage.

Integration of Radar Data, Gauges, and Remote Sensing

Our methodology incorporates multiple data sources to build the most complete picture possible of the rainfall event. We analyze high-resolution radar imagery, official rain gauge measurements, stream gauge data, satellite observations, and ground-based reports. This integrated approach allows us to overcome the limitations of any single data source and produce highly accurate rainfall estimates even in areas with limited monitoring infrastructure, ensuring your case benefits from the most comprehensive rainfall forensic analysis available.

Supporting Attorneys and Claimants in Flood-Related Cases

When Rainfall Turns into a Legal Battle

When insurance carriers deny claims based on disputes about rainfall characteristics, our forensic analysis helps prove whether the precipitation event was the proximate cause of damage. We provide the scientific evidence to counter assertions that property owner negligence rather than extreme weather caused the flooding. Our rainfall intensity analysis for insurance claims establishes whether the precipitation event exceeded normal expectations and overwhelmed properly maintained drainage systems, providing crucial support for policyholder claims.

Helping Rebut Unsupported or Misleading Denials

Our expert analysis helps claimants and their attorneys challenge improper claim denials based on mischaracterized weather events. We review insurance adjusters’ weather-related assertions and provide a scientific assessment of their accuracy. When carriers misrepresent rainfall amounts, incorrectly apply policy exclusions to covered events, or make unsupported assertions about water sources, our hydrologic forensic analysis provides the objective evidence needed to contest these determinations through appeal, mediation, or litigation.

Working with The Weather and Climate Expert

Scientific Integrity and Clear, Objective Findings

Our forensic meteorology approach is founded on an unwavering commitment to scientific accuracy and objectivity. We apply rigorous analytical methods to produce findings that reflect meteorological reality regardless of which party retains our services. All conclusions are based solely on verifiable data and established meteorological principles, clearly distinguishing between factual evidence and professional interpretation. This dedication to scientific integrity ensures our rainfall forensic analysis withstands intense scrutiny during legal proceedings.

Collaboration with Hydrologists, Engineers, and Legal Teams

We work effectively alongside other professionals involved in flood-related cases. For complex matters, we coordinate with hydrologists and civil engineers to integrate meteorological data with structural and drainage assessments. Our collaborative approach with legal teams ensures that rainfall and hydrologic evidence aligns with overall case strategy, identifying critical meteorological questions early in the litigation process and developing effective approaches to counter opposing experts’ assertions about the rainfall event.