The Watch Duty app, founded by John Mills in 2021 after his own close calls with wildfires, has grown to track flooding. The expansion comes as peak flash flood season begins in the US and nearly a year after last July's deadly Texas floods that killed over 130 people. Watch Duty now helps users track flooding, including NWS flood warnings and watches, river gauge levels, and notices of possible dam or levee failures.
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Watch Duty App Expands to Monitor Flooding
Watch Duty, a fire tracking app used by millions, expands to help monitor dangerous floods, as peak flash flood season begins in the US.
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Key Details
- Location: Northern California
- Date/time: January 7, 2025
- Agencies involved: National Weather Service, Watch Duty staff and volunteers
- Status: Expanded to track flooding
John Mills
David Hertz
Matt Blea
Pete Curran
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell
Chad Berginnis
National Weather Service
Watch Duty
FEMA
US Geologic Survey
Association of State Floodplain Managers
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