Rapid Flash Flood Inundation Mapping for Planning and Emergencies

Explore a 31-minute conference talk on rapid flash flood inundation mapping for planning and emergency response. Learn how machine learning models built on Databricks are revolutionizing flood prediction and mitigation efforts. Discover how a U-net model trained on FEMA flood studies, combined with terrain data, generates real-time water depth maps. Understand how this technology helps communities like the State of Tennessee assess vulnerability of critical infrastructure to flash flooding, enabling better emergency planning and potentially saving lives. Gain insights into the economic impact of flash floods, including the $2.2 billion in property damage caused in the US in 2022 alone. Presented by Assaad Mrad, Enterprise ML Manager at Stantec, this talk demonstrates how cutting-edge technology is addressing the increasing threat of flash floods due to climate change.

Rapid Flash Flood Inundation Mapping for Planning and Emergencies