Weathering the Storm - Rainfall & Flood Monitoring at the City of Naperville

Presentation Type: Presentation (30 minutes)

Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Intended Audience: GIS User, GIS Builder, Management

Abstract

Monitoring rainfall and river height data can be crucial during and following periods of heavy precipitation. Being able to effectively communicate this data can be the difference between being prepared or being caught by surprise. Using data from rainfall and river height gauges, the City of Naperville monitors rainfall totals across the city and tracks DuPage River height levels at several bridges. This presentation will explore how a basic data sharing request from an outside entity transformed into an array of tools (ArcGIS Hub, Dashboards, Open Data, and Power BI) that provide timely information to both internal staff and the public.

Presenter(s)

Kevin Steltzriede

Business Analyst, City of Naperville

Kevin Steltzriede is a Business Analyst for the City of Naperville. He works on a team that focuses on using data and technology to improve business processes for City departments. He has a background in Geography and GIS and is passionate about public service. When he’s not working, you can find him playing ice hockey, hiking in a national park, or cheering for Detroit sports teams. Go Lions!

Phil Watson

Business Analyst, City of Naperville

Phil Watson is a Business Analyst for the City of Naperville. He works on a team that improves City business processes through the use of data and technology and the business process management framework. He has a minor degree in GIS and enjoys using tools already laying around the organization to solve problems in unique ways.