Flood science

AI weather forecasting: Can it reveal unseen flood risks?

Understanding the likelihood that future floods surpass our historic experience, and how severe those events might be. Read more

JBA Risk Management enhances catastrophe modelling solutions with NVIDIA Earth-2 Technology

Flood risk specialist JBA Risk Management has explored the use of AI in its market-leading flood risk catastrophe models Read more

Ruffling feathers: An appraisal of tail flood losses using grey swan scenarios in London, UK

JBA presented a case study on grey swan scenarios at the EGU General Assembly 2022. Read more

Representing uncertainty in flood maps

Flood maps are a vital tool in managing exposure to flood risk. Read more

JBA data used to explore impacts of rainfall on damage from volcanic ash

JBA rainfall data is used to calculate the contribution of rainfall in terms of amplifying damage from volcanic ash. Read more

The Physics of Precipitation in a Warming Climate

Explaining the physics behind the changes to precipitation rates in a warming climate. Read more

What’s in a name: An introduction to European windstorms

European windstorms can cause significant damage to property and infrastructure over a large area. Read more

Extending the record: Using historical evidence to improve flood estimation

Flood frequency estimates are an essential part of flood risk management. Read more

Using a flood catastrophe model to estimate financial loss

How to estimate financial loss using a catastrophe model. Read more

What makes good elevation data for national-scale flood mapping?

The importance of type, accuracy and resolution of elevation data in developing flood maps. Read more