VIRTUAL
RAIN GAUGE
NETWORK
Virtual Rain Gauge Network
In 2011, one of Australia's deadliest floods in history resulted in the loss of 33 lives.
Unfortunately the storm responsible occurred in an area of no physical rain gauges - meaning rainfall data was unavailable to warn for the impending deluge.
Fast forward to 2021, and the residents of Corindi, NSW were lucky to escape a similar fate as a wall of water descended down on the town. Once again, the physical rain gauge network had failed.
The challenge is that in a vast country like Australia, physical rain gauges are often few and far between meaning that heavy rainfall events go undetected.
The Virtual Rain Gauge Network is a revolutionary leap forward in rainfall detection.
No longer limited by the gaps in physical infrastructure, Weatherwatch turns entire regions into a real-time, hyper-detailed rainfall map.
Unleashing the Power of "A Million Rain Gauges"
Traditional rain gauges are sparse, leaving vast areas unmonitored, vulnerable, and exposed to risk.
Our technology changes that.
With the Virtual Rain Gauge Network, it's like deploying "a million rain gauges" across any given area, constantly working to capture every drop of rain—even in locations where no physical gauges exist.
How Does It Work?
The Virtual Rain Gauge Network analyzes live radar data, integrating it with recorded measurements to “fill in the gaps;” detecting rainfall in areas where physical gauges simply don’t exist.
With our Virtual Network of rain gauges, you gain powerful, actionable insights into real-time rainfall, allowing you to make decisions with confidence and precision.
Protecting Lives & Assets - Virtual Rainfall Alerts
The Virtual Rain Gauge Network delivers real-time, precise rainfall data that can mean the difference between safety and catastrophe.
We use virtual rainfall gauges to send SMS and real-time alerts, empowering you to act swiftly, minimizing risks to both people and infrastructure.
Case Study
"As residents waited on rooftops to be rescued, traditional gauges detected a 1-in-20 year event.
The Virtual Rain Gauge Network detected a 1-in-500 year event."
During the early hours of February 25, 2021, a torrential, near-stationary storm struck just north of Coffs Harbour. While the heaviest official rainfall recorded was 125mm, local residents reported falls exceeding 300mm. But the Virtual Rain Gauge Network detected even more—over 400mm of rainfall! In fact, the storm surpassed the 1-in-500-year rainfall threshold, compared to the official readings, which indicated only a 1-in-20-year event.
The impacts were devastating. Residents in the nearby town of Corindi were stranded on their rooftops, completely unaware of the impending deluge. A freight train derailed as flash flooding washed away the railway tracks, highlighting the critical need for more precise rainfall detection.
One complicating factor during the storm was that several official rain gauges went offline due to the deluge. This highlights how the Virtual Rain Gauge Network serves as the perfect backup, ensuring continuous heavy rainfall detection—even in regions where physical rain gauges are plentiful. With our network, you can be confident that critical data is captured, no matter the circumstances.
