FloodAI

Check out our article in the latest Flood Industry News 👇 💭 Flood warnings and fast responding catchments: addressing the challenge with FloodAI #FCRIP #FCERMStrategy

"In Northumberland, the FloodAI project is taking monitoring further, by applying artificial intelligence to their network of rainfall sensors and river gauges" FloodAI is testing AI technology to provide flood predictions and timely notifications for communities, specifically focusing on river flooding. This project is funded by Defra as part of the 200 million pound Flood and Coastal Innovation Programmes, which is managed by the Environment Agency. #FCRIP #FCERMStrategy

🌧️ Empowering Communities: The Role of Flood Warden Groups 🌧️ Flood warden groups in Northumberland play a crucial role in enhancing community resilience against flooding. These dedicated volunteers work to monitor water levels, provide warnings, and support residents during flood events. Their efforts help minimize damage, protect lives, and foster a spirit of collective responsibility. 🏠 👥 We are working closely with Flood Wardens to ensure communities are better prepared and informed. ☁ #FloodAI #FCRIP #CommunityResilience #FloodSafety #Northumberland #VolunteerHeroes #FloodWardens

🌟 AI Forecast Models: The Future of Hydrology 🌟 AI forecast models offer several advantages over traditional hydraulic models. By using machine learning techniques, these models can automatically learn complex patterns and relationships from large datasets without needing explicit physical equations. This capability allows them to handle more diverse and dynamic inputs, such as real-time sensor data and climate projections. 👩💻 Moreover, interpretability techniques enable stakeholders to understand and trust the model's predictions by providing insights into how different factors influence the forecast. As a result, AI-based models deliver accurate, adaptable, and understandable predictions, especially in rapidly changing environments where traditional models struggle to keep up. 🖥 Embracing AI in hydrology means embracing a future of more reliable and efficient forecasting. ☁ #FloodAI #FCERM #FCRIP #AI #Innovation #hydrology

🌧️ Fast Responding Catchments: Addressing the Challenge with AI 🤖 Flashy catchments react swiftly to rainfall, often peaking in under 3 hours. This rapid response is influenced by factors such as topography, land cover, soil moisture, and drainage path length, making accurate forecasting a significant challenge. Traditional hydraulic models frequently lack the necessary data due to resource constraints and high costs, leading to insufficient lead time for risk prediction and community alerts. To tackle this issue, we are collaborating with flashy catchments in Northumberland to develop and test cutting-edge AI technology aimed at providing more precise flood predictions and timely notifications for communities. ☁#FloodAI #FCERM #FCRIP #AI #Innovation #hydrology

🌧️ Enhancing Flood Resilience with AI 🤖 Floods are a growing concern for many communities, but AI technology offers new hope. We can predict flood events more accurately and provide timely alerts, helping to protect lives and property. 🔍 #FloodResilience #AI #FCRIP #FCERM #FloodAI

Check out Caitlin Rogers talking about our innovation governance workstream for FloodAI #FCRIP #FloodAI #Resilience

🚀We had a productive meeting at Arup's Newcastle offices, focusing on the Data, AI, and Innovation work streams. A special highlight was the presentation by PhD students from Northumbria University, showcasing their impressive work so far. 🌊 It's inspiring to see such collaboration driving forward advancements in flood prediction and management. Kudos to everyone involved! 👍 Isle Global Environment Agency #FCRIP #Floodresilience #AI #Innovation #DataScience #FloodAI #Collaboration #Research

🌍 Happy World Environment Day! 🌿 Floods are a growing threat to communities worldwide, exacerbated by climate change and environmental degradation. By harnessing the power of AI, we can forecast floods with greater accuracy, giving communities the time they need to prepare and protect their ecosystems. #WorldEnvironmentDay #FloodAI #FCRIP

Our #FloodandCoast poster didn’t make it to the #FRCIP stand! So here’s a digital version 👏🏼