John Hammond
@hydrohammond.bsky.social
Research hydrologist and river photographer. www.riversfromabove.com
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John Hammond
@hydrohammond.bsky.social
· Mar 20
Hydrological Whiplash: Highlighting the Need for Better Understanding and Quantification of Sub‐Seasonal Hydrological Extreme Transitions
Hydrological whiplash, or the sub-seasonal transition between hydrological extremes, has broad implications for water resource management, ecosystems, infrastructure, and human society. As this pheno...
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Science! Super proud of this commentary that results from conversations started at @agu.org in December. We propose the term hydrological whiplash, sub-seasonal transitions between hydrological extremes, and outline why we think this topic needs greater attention.
doi.org/10.1002/hyp....
doi.org/10.1002/hyp....
I’ve always been more of a photographer than anything else when it comes to art. Still trying sketching sometimes, but also enjoying creating vector art versions of my #riversfromabove photos, and some other travel photos. I feel like style is “you love/hate it” without much in the middle. Thoughts?
January 1, 2026 at 12:17 AM
I’ve always been more of a photographer than anything else when it comes to art. Still trying sketching sometimes, but also enjoying creating vector art versions of my #riversfromabove photos, and some other travel photos. I feel like style is “you love/hate it” without much in the middle. Thoughts?
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A piece that felt particularly relevant to write
‼️ Hot off the press in @natwater.nature.com: "Riverine heatwaves are an emergent climate change risk"
We
🐟 (1) highlight the impacts of and unknowns related to riverine heatwaves and
🤔 (2) discuss the research needed to improve our knowledge.
Link to article: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
We
🐟 (1) highlight the impacts of and unknowns related to riverine heatwaves and
🤔 (2) discuss the research needed to improve our knowledge.
Link to article: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Riverine heatwaves are an emergent climate change risk - Nature Water
Riverine heatwaves have severe consequences for society, the economy and ecosystems and are becoming more frequent with climate change. This Perspective addresses research efforts to better understand...
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December 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
A piece that felt particularly relevant to write
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Check out the end-of-the-year blogpost about model design by Jonathan Frame!
deepgroundwater.com/blog/what-do...
deepgroundwater.com/blog/what-do...
What does your model do? - Deep Groundwater
A collection of open-source blog posts and articles
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December 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Check out the end-of-the-year blogpost about model design by Jonathan Frame!
deepgroundwater.com/blog/what-do...
deepgroundwater.com/blog/what-do...
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New paper in WRR: Snow Sublimation Significantly Decreases Following Stand-Replacing Fire With Minor Water Balance Impacts From Forest Thinning in a Water Limited Forest. find it here: doi.org/10.1029/2025...
Snow Sublimation Significantly Decreases Following Stand‐Replacing Fire With Minor Water Balance Impacts From Forest Thinning in a Water Limited Forest
Snow sublimation is significantly reduced following a wildfire A thinning prescription that targeted ladder fuels and white fir had minimal impacts on sublimation and the overall water balance
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December 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
New paper in WRR: Snow Sublimation Significantly Decreases Following Stand-Replacing Fire With Minor Water Balance Impacts From Forest Thinning in a Water Limited Forest. find it here: doi.org/10.1029/2025...
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Hydrology Paper of the Day @andy-baker.bsky.social on quantifying the drip of water underground as part of rainfall recharge: groundwater monitoring near the water table in Australia; why mines, tunnels and caves are essential monitoring locations; and relating rock aquifer response to rainfall.
We have a new position paper, where we advocate for the wider use of underground observatories to understand how groundwater is replenished.
By directly observing these recharge events, we can make a direct link between groundwater replenishment, weather and climate.
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By directly observing these recharge events, we can make a direct link between groundwater replenishment, weather and climate.
eos.org/science-upda...
When Does Rainfall Become Recharge? - Eos
Counting drips in caves is helping to reveal how much precipitation is needed to start refilling underground aquifers.
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December 27, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Hydrology Paper of the Day @andy-baker.bsky.social on quantifying the drip of water underground as part of rainfall recharge: groundwater monitoring near the water table in Australia; why mines, tunnels and caves are essential monitoring locations; and relating rock aquifer response to rainfall.
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Working with large-sample hydrology datasets and curious about how maps with varying levels of detail influence the identification of geology–streamflow relationships? Check out our latest preprint at HESS!
#Hydrology #CatchmentHydrology #LargeSampleHydrology #Eawag #hightlightpaper #HESS
#Hydrology #CatchmentHydrology #LargeSampleHydrology #Eawag #hightlightpaper #HESS
How do geological map details influence the identification of geology-streamflow relationships in large-sample hydrology studies?
Abstract. Large-sample hydrology datasets have advanced hydrological research, yet the impact of landscape map details on identifying dominant streamflow generation processes remains underexplored. Th...
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December 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Working with large-sample hydrology datasets and curious about how maps with varying levels of detail influence the identification of geology–streamflow relationships? Check out our latest preprint at HESS!
#Hydrology #CatchmentHydrology #LargeSampleHydrology #Eawag #hightlightpaper #HESS
#Hydrology #CatchmentHydrology #LargeSampleHydrology #Eawag #hightlightpaper #HESS
@rarakihydro.bsky.social leads an exiting new preprint that maps dominant hydrologic processes across >14k US watersheds using streamflow signatures + ML. It’s been such fun following Ryoko and Hilary’s leadership alongside Admin, Anne and Gemma.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
@rarakihydro.bsky.social leads an exiting new preprint that maps dominant hydrologic processes across >14k US watersheds using streamflow signatures + ML. It’s been such fun following Ryoko and Hilary’s leadership alongside Admin, Anne and Gemma.
egusphere.copernicus.org/preprints/20...
egusphere.copernicus.org/preprints/20...
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Excited to unveil Caravan-Qual! 🌊
We've expanded the Caravan framework to bridge the gap between water quantity and quality.
This new open dataset features: 🔹 ~70M observations 🔹137k stations 🔹 100 constituents 🔹 Linked streamflow, forcing & attributes
Links in 🧵
We've expanded the Caravan framework to bridge the gap between water quantity and quality.
This new open dataset features: 🔹 ~70M observations 🔹137k stations 🔹 100 constituents 🔹 Linked streamflow, forcing & attributes
Links in 🧵
December 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Excited to unveil Caravan-Qual! 🌊
We've expanded the Caravan framework to bridge the gap between water quantity and quality.
This new open dataset features: 🔹 ~70M observations 🔹137k stations 🔹 100 constituents 🔹 Linked streamflow, forcing & attributes
Links in 🧵
We've expanded the Caravan framework to bridge the gap between water quantity and quality.
This new open dataset features: 🔹 ~70M observations 🔹137k stations 🔹 100 constituents 🔹 Linked streamflow, forcing & attributes
Links in 🧵
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Happening this morning! Run don’t walk to room 228-230 to hear @zhaozhechen.bsky.social talk hydroclimate-ET synchrony!! @agu.org
Postdoc @zhaozhechen.bsky.social is representing our Powell Center ecosystem synchrony group at AGU this year! Come check out his Thursday 10:52 AM talk (abstract 1882146) in rm 228-230! it’s all about hydroclimatic and critical zone synchrony with/drivers of evapotranspiration.
December 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Happening this morning! Run don’t walk to room 228-230 to hear @zhaozhechen.bsky.social talk hydroclimate-ET synchrony!! @agu.org
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In case you missed it live, a full recording of my rapid-response livestream regarding news surrounding the proposed imminent and sudden dismantling of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is now available.
Special rapid response stream re: proposed dismantling of National Center for Atmospheric Research
The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain on various topics related to extreme #weather and #climate. 12/17/2025 topic: This will be a special emergency livestream to discuss the context and broader implications of breaking news last n
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December 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
In case you missed it live, a full recording of my rapid-response livestream regarding news surrounding the proposed imminent and sudden dismantling of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is now available.
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Another example - from just today - of excellent and essential climate and weather research from @ncar-ucar.bsky.social with clear impacts on flood-prone communities
doi.org/10.1038/s432... #NCAR
doi.org/10.1038/s432... #NCAR
Moisture from US Corn Belt fuels more intense convective storms - Communications Earth & Environment
The groundwater-crop-irrigation interactions across the US Corn Belt amplify convective storm frequency, extend storm lifetime, and accelerate storm movement, based on a high-resolution regional clima...
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December 17, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Another example - from just today - of excellent and essential climate and weather research from @ncar-ucar.bsky.social with clear impacts on flood-prone communities
doi.org/10.1038/s432... #NCAR
doi.org/10.1038/s432... #NCAR
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I 'll have a special rapid-response livestream for 8:30am PT today to discuss dire implications of this proposal to dismantle NCAR. Due to extreme fire weather in Boulder today (and associated pre-emptive power outages/NCAR closure), I am going live ASAP. www.youtube.com/live/FTKW68R...
December 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I 'll have a special rapid-response livestream for 8:30am PT today to discuss dire implications of this proposal to dismantle NCAR. Due to extreme fire weather in Boulder today (and associated pre-emptive power outages/NCAR closure), I am going live ASAP. www.youtube.com/live/FTKW68R...
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The latest UK Hydrological Summary has been published 🌧️
November was UK's wettest month so far in 2025 & many areas have shifted from drought concerns to flood risk.
Groundwater levels notably low and reservoir levels still below average in parts. Winter rainfall amount will be crucial.
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November was UK's wettest month so far in 2025 & many areas have shifted from drought concerns to flood risk.
Groundwater levels notably low and reservoir levels still below average in parts. Winter rainfall amount will be crucial.
🧪 1/
December 17, 2025 at 9:26 AM
The latest UK Hydrological Summary has been published 🌧️
November was UK's wettest month so far in 2025 & many areas have shifted from drought concerns to flood risk.
Groundwater levels notably low and reservoir levels still below average in parts. Winter rainfall amount will be crucial.
🧪 1/
November was UK's wettest month so far in 2025 & many areas have shifted from drought concerns to flood risk.
Groundwater levels notably low and reservoir levels still below average in parts. Winter rainfall amount will be crucial.
🧪 1/
Photos from the Patapsco River in Maryland yesterday. Lucky to have the snow stick to the trees despite the high winds! #riversfromabove
December 15, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Photos from the Patapsco River in Maryland yesterday. Lucky to have the snow stick to the trees despite the high winds! #riversfromabove
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The fact that parts of Washington are seeing record-breaking flooding this week is not surprising given that 1) many locations saw record 24hr precipitation (well above 100yr ARI) & 2) near-record temperatures *simultaneously* (no snow in mtns, so all precip became runoff). #WAwx
December 12, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The fact that parts of Washington are seeing record-breaking flooding this week is not surprising given that 1) many locations saw record 24hr precipitation (well above 100yr ARI) & 2) near-record temperatures *simultaneously* (no snow in mtns, so all precip became runoff). #WAwx
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A powerful atmospheric river has drenched Washington state with nearly 5 trillion gallons of rain over the past week. The deluge is linked to warm water and air, along with unusual weather conditions tracing back to tropical cyclone flooding in Indonesia.
Blend of unusual weather conditions brings trillions of gallons in persistent rain to the Northwest
A powerful atmospheric river has drenched Washington state with nearly 5 trillion gallons of rain over the past week.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
A powerful atmospheric river has drenched Washington state with nearly 5 trillion gallons of rain over the past week. The deluge is linked to warm water and air, along with unusual weather conditions tracing back to tropical cyclone flooding in Indonesia.
Sand bag deployment and flood as seen from USGS High Vis camera in Everson, WA
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December 11, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Sand bag deployment and flood as seen from USGS High Vis camera in Everson, WA
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Officials warned of “locally catastrophic” river flooding in Washington state Wednesday amid a major atmospheric river storm that was poised to drop 20 inches of rain in the Cascade Range.
Two rivers north of Seattle, the Snohomish and Skagit rivers, were predicted to crest at record levels.
Two rivers north of Seattle, the Snohomish and Skagit rivers, were predicted to crest at record levels.
Atmospheric river dumping 20 inches of rain on West Coast mountain range
Dozens of rivers were forecast to spill their banks across the Pacific Northwest, as Washington state braced for its worst flooding in at least 16 years.
www.sfchronicle.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Officials warned of “locally catastrophic” river flooding in Washington state Wednesday amid a major atmospheric river storm that was poised to drop 20 inches of rain in the Cascade Range.
Two rivers north of Seattle, the Snohomish and Skagit rivers, were predicted to crest at record levels.
Two rivers north of Seattle, the Snohomish and Skagit rivers, were predicted to crest at record levels.
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson declares a statewide emergency in response to flooding occurring throughout the Pacific Northwest. www.king5.com/article/weather...
Statewide emergency declared in Washington as major flooding occurs
Gov. Ferguson is asking the federal government to approve an expedited emergency declaration for the 'extremely serious' situation.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson declares a statewide emergency in response to flooding occurring throughout the Pacific Northwest. www.king5.com/article/weather...
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Bettina Schaefli and I warmly invite you to submit abstracts to a new EGU session
HS2.2.5 New Developments in Hydrological Synthesis
Abstract submission: www.egu26.eu/session/55911
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HS2.2.5 New Developments in Hydrological Synthesis
Abstract submission: www.egu26.eu/session/55911
1/6
Session HS2.2.5
www.egu26.eu
December 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Bettina Schaefli and I warmly invite you to submit abstracts to a new EGU session
HS2.2.5 New Developments in Hydrological Synthesis
Abstract submission: www.egu26.eu/session/55911
1/6
HS2.2.5 New Developments in Hydrological Synthesis
Abstract submission: www.egu26.eu/session/55911
1/6
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On Wednesday, widespread heavy rain & very high snow levels (7,000-9,000 feet) will cause enormous runoff into already swollen rivers. Widespread moderate to major flood is likely, with some rivers expected to experience *record* flooding (esp. Skagit & Snohomish). #WAwx [2/3]
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
On Wednesday, widespread heavy rain & very high snow levels (7,000-9,000 feet) will cause enormous runoff into already swollen rivers. Widespread moderate to major flood is likely, with some rivers expected to experience *record* flooding (esp. Skagit & Snohomish). #WAwx [2/3]
Been focused on photos of rivers from above for a few years, but starting to try my hand at rivers from below. Wish I could be snorkeling every day!
sites.google.com/view/riversf...
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December 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Been focused on photos of rivers from above for a few years, but starting to try my hand at rivers from below. Wish I could be snorkeling every day!
sites.google.com/view/riversf...
sites.google.com/view/riversf...
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New paper alert: "Diverging Impacts of Snow Fraction and Soil Drainage on Seasonal and Annual Water Balances Across Snow-Influenced Catchments" Led by Zeqiang Wang. A synthesis of some controls on spatial variations in snow-influenced hydrology across the USA. doi.org/10.1029/2025...
December 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
New paper alert: "Diverging Impacts of Snow Fraction and Soil Drainage on Seasonal and Annual Water Balances Across Snow-Influenced Catchments" Led by Zeqiang Wang. A synthesis of some controls on spatial variations in snow-influenced hydrology across the USA. doi.org/10.1029/2025...
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Born out of our WaterSciCon sessions and workshop in 2024 (thanks @cuahsi.bsky.social and @agu.org!) this was a really fun one to write! We hope it spurs thoughts and new collaborations.
🎉🎉NEW PAPER🎉🎉
"Out of the Forest and Into the Concrete Jungle"
This is some of the work I'm most proud of to date: a new commentary co-authored with 15 amazing urban hydrology (or adjacent) folks after the 2024 WaterSciCon! Details and highlights below... 1/5
doi.org/10.1029/2025...
"Out of the Forest and Into the Concrete Jungle"
This is some of the work I'm most proud of to date: a new commentary co-authored with 15 amazing urban hydrology (or adjacent) folks after the 2024 WaterSciCon! Details and highlights below... 1/5
doi.org/10.1029/2025...
Out of the Forest and Into the Concrete Jungle: Challenges, Opportunities, and Innovations in Urban Hydrology
Urban hydrology lacks an integrative framework across biophysical processes, social mechanisms, and governance processes We provide a path towards unified conceptualizations, efficient implementa...
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November 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Born out of our WaterSciCon sessions and workshop in 2024 (thanks @cuahsi.bsky.social and @agu.org!) this was a really fun one to write! We hope it spurs thoughts and new collaborations.