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waterinfo

Waterinfo is the crisis information platform for hydrological extremes in Flanders, providing real-time observations, forecasts, situational information, and alerts for floods, tides, drought, and rainfall. It also provides reference information on the surface water system, including the Hydrological Atlas, flood maps, and reports, as well as hydrological measurements available as open data, such as water levels, discharge, and rainfall. Note: Waterinfo does not provide groundwater data; this information is available through DOV (https://dov.vlaanderen.be/).

Open tool

What you can do with it

Input

  • Select location or area of interest in Flanders
  • Explore hydrological observations and measurements
  • Access meteorological and rainfall data
  • Explore forecast and model information
  • Use surface-water system information, including maps, reports and hydrological reference data.
  • Use socio-economic and exposure data, where relevant.

Output

  • Real-time observations and forecasts
  • Alerts and situational information
  • Maps and visualisations
  • Hydrological indicators and open datasets
  • Flood maps, reports and hydrological reference information

Use it to

  • Monitor flood, drought, rainfall and tidal conditions
  • Assess climate-related water risks and vulnerabilities
  • Support emergency preparedness and operational water management
  • Access hydrological information for planning and decision-making

Why is it relevant to climate adaptation

Provides authoritative, continuously updated hydrological information at local scale, helping users understand how water-related hazards are developing and build an evidence base for climate risk and vulnerability assessments. Its combination of real-time information, historical/reference data and spatial mapping can support both preparedness for immediate events and longer-term water-related planning.• Water managers and public authorities in Flanders • Emergency planners and fire services • Flood-risk management and drought monitoring • Spatial planning and water-related zoning processes • Participatory water-management processes • Researchers, consultants, NGOs and citizens accessing hydrological and flood-related information

Used in

  • Flood warning and response in Flanders
  • Drought monitoring and water-resource management
  • Flood-risk management and vulnerability assessment
  • Spatial planning and water-related zoning processes
  • Civil protection and emergency management
  • Hydrological monitoring and reporting

Metadata

User Group
Transboundary networksNational authoritiesSubnational authorities
Geographic coverage
Countries:
Belgium
Municipalities & other:
Flanders
Spatial resolution

Local

Support of Adaptation Policy Cycle
Step 1: Preparing the Ground for Adaptation
Step 2: Assessing Climate Change Risks and Vulnerabilities
Adaptation sectors
AgricultureBuildingsBusiness and industry
Climate hazards
Heavy precipitation / extreme rainfallFloodingCoastal flooding / storm surge
Type of outputs
Maps and graphsReports and decision supportDatasets and indicators
Temporality of data
Historical/pastPresentForward-looking
Language
Dutch
Accessibility and usability
High
Data sources
Public datasets from external providersProject-generated or processed datasetsMixed sources
Tool validation use
Case-study validationExpert validation / reputable institutionUser testing / pilot testing

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