Flood Risk
EO Capability Benefits
Floods impact communities worldwide, resulting in loss of life, damaged infrastructure and natural assets, and threatened livelihoods. As climate change increases extreme weather events, and with the increased urbanization in flood‐prone areas , flood‐related losses will continue to worsen, increasing the urgency for effective tools to monitor recovery. Many Earth Observation applications exist for flood event mapping, providing insights on location, timing, and extent in near real‐time. EO data can also monitor long-term historical records of floods enabling more accurate flood-risk assessment and forecasting , ultimately supporting better preparedness and recovery efforts.
EO Capability Description
EO data can support flood analysis at different levels: It can be used to map given flood events, providing precise information on geographic extent, intensity and duration. It can support long-term flood risk assessment by analysing historical flood patterns, helping identify trends and vulnerable areas. Additionally, when combined with in-situ measurements, climate model outputs, and AI tools, EO data improves flood forecasting capabilities (that can be used in early warning systems for instance) to improve disaster preparedness and long-term flood management.
