Acknowledgement - The training resources listed in this collection were developed by various individuals, projects and organizations. Please make sure to attribute the authors appropriately when using these resources in the training you provide.
Readings
Verification Guidelines for the Flash Flood Guidance System Component Products and Derivative Warnings
This document presents verification guidelines,demonstrating each case with illustrative examples from the existing operational implementations of the FFGS worldwide. Published by Hydrologic Research Center (HRC).
Forecast Verification for the African Severe Weather Forecasting Demonstration Projects
Guidelines on verification, including verification procedures and examples for the severe weather forecasts. Published by WMO.
Verification of Flash Flood Warnings - Results from Croatia
Explanation of verification of flash flood warnings , including contingency tables, verification scores, and results of verification in Croatia. Prepared by WMO.
Verification of Flash Flood Warnings - Results from Turkey
Results of verification of flash flood warnings in Turkey. Developed by FFGS experts from the Turkish State Meteorological Service.
Joint WWRP/WGNE Working Group on Forecast Verification Research: 7th International Verification Methods Workshop
This website provides access to the materials used during the 7th International Verification Methods Workshop (2017). It includes presentations and hands-on exercises from various contributors to the Workshop. Made available by the World Weather Research Programme (WWRP).
Contingency Table (CT) Calculator
This calculator is a simple tool which calculates a contingency table and scores from data input by the user. The calculator (Excel file) and instructions for use (PDF file) are provided. Developed by WMO.
Videos
Introduction to Verification of FFGS Products and Flash Flood Warnings
This video presents an introduction to verification of FFGS products and flash flood warnings.
By the Hydrologic Research Center (HRC)
Games
The games listed below provide opportunity to check the understanding of concepts and terms related to verification scores. They are good aid to revision done individually or as a group, and could be used before, during or after training. Prepared by WMO-FFGS.
Verification Scores - Match up Game
Verification Scores - Word Search
Verification Scores - Spin the Wheel Game
Verification Scores – Quiz
Verification Scores – Crossword
Online Courses
QPF Verification: Challenges and Tools
This module looks at the common challenges and tools with respect to verification of quantitative precipitation forecasts (QPF).
By COMET® ProgramGridded Forecast Verification and Bias Correction
In this module learners are given an example forecast and verifying analysis to assess what corrective actions are needed based on the mismatches that occurred.
By COMET® ProgramIntroduction to Verification of Hydrologic Forecasts
This module offers a comprehensive description of a set of common verification measures for hydrologic forecasts, both deterministic and probabilistic.
By COMET® ProgramTechniques in Hydrologic Forecast Verification
Module demonstrating techniques for developing a hydrologic forecast verification effort. This module is better taken after the “Introduction to Verification of Hydrologic Forecasts” (module indicated above).
By COMET® Program