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CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS. Coming to Georgia May 1, 2008 OK, that’s nice. ...so what is CoCoRaHS?. Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network A nationwide network of volunteer observers who measure precipitation. 27 states currently part of network Adding at least 9 more by end of 2008

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CoCoRaHS

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  1. CoCoRaHS Coming to Georgia May 1, 2008 OK, that’s nice...

  2. ...so what is CoCoRaHS? • Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network • A nationwide network of volunteer observers who measure precipitation

  3. 27 states currently part of network • Adding at least 9 more by end of 2008 • Started in 1998 after devastating flood in Ft. Collins, CO

  4. How is CoCoRaHS different? • Very high density network • Precipitation only

  5. 6.10 3.26 5.00 4.20

  6. What does a CoCoRaHS observer do? • Uses standard 4” rain gauge • Takes daily rainfall measurement each morning • Enters data on CoCoRaHS website

  7. What does a CoCoRaHS observer do? • May also measure snow depth and water content of snow

  8. What does a CoCoRaHS observer do? • Observers may also submit special reports of heavy rain, snow and hail • These reports go directly to the National Weather Service to help with storm and flash flood warnings

  9. Behold the high-tech hail measurement system:

  10. What does a CoCoRaHS observer do? • Observer gatherings that combine fun and education

  11. How do I sign up? • Register at CoCoRaHS website (www.cocorahs.org) • Take observer training

  12. What can I do in the meantime? • Browse CoCoRaHS website (www.cocorahs.org) • View online training presentation • Obtain and set up 4” rain gauge

  13. Help Wanted • County coordinators • Regional coordinators • State?! • Sponsors/Funding • Publicity

  14. For more information, please contact Chris McGehee (KL0UD): chrismcg24@gmail.com (770) 252-8096

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