Observed arrival · 2026-10-14
Raincheck NYC tests street-sensor flood coverage
An experimental NYC prototype estimates parametric flood coverage by address using nearby street-sensor readings.
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- New Yorkers exploring block-level flood risk
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- A nearby rain or river gauge must confirm a storm, so a parked van or clogged grate alone cannot trigger a sample payout.
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The page describes combining nearby FloodNet readings with a citywide elevation model and recorded events on the building’s block. Its example tiers pay 25%, 50%, or 100% of a stated limit at 6, 12, or 24 inches, with a nearby rain or river gauge required to confirm a storm. The site says its trigger data is public and identifies FloodNet NYC, NYC Open Data, OpenFEMA, and NOAA as sources.
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