Monitoring and Predicting Floods Using Earth Observations for Planning and Preparedness

Start Date:

June 18, 2026

Description:

Floods are the most common and widespread of all weather-related natural disasters. Lasting from minutes to weeks, floods can place a huge burden on a community, including loss of life, damage to infrastructure and economies, and long-term impacts on human health and well-being. Remote sensing observations and Earth system models, when combined with hydrologic models, can support both flood monitoring and prediction efforts to significantly improve preparedness and response planning. This three-part training includes an overview and demonstration of flood monitoring tools based on remotely sensed optical observations, NASA's near real-time Global Flood Product, and several Observational Products for End-users from Remote Sensing Analysis (OPERA). Additionally, the training introduces a streamflow prediction tool — the Group on Earth Observations Global Water Sustainability (GEOGLOWS) model — which provides global, historical, and 15-day streamflow predictions. Trainers guide participants through hands-on exercises to access and visualize selected flood data.

Targeted Audience:

Local, regional, federal, and non-governmental organizations, as well as companies, involved in flood and water resources management, emergency response, disaster relief and rescue operations, flood insurance, and real estate and infrastructure building. Students and academics who are interested in learning about remote sensing of flood monitoring and predictions.

Host:

NASA Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET)

Organizer:

NASA-ARSET

Format/Training Type:

Webinar

Language:

English

Attendance:

Open

Qualifications:

Satellite Skills and Knowledge

Contact Name:

Brock Blevins

Contact Email:

broc.blevins@nasa.gov

Fees:

Link:

https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/trainings/monitoring-predicting-floods-using-earth-observations-planning-preparedness

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