Increasing the fidelity of hyperlocal simulations of urban pluvial flooding through street flooding observations

Puntos clave

• Urban pluvial flooding simulations improve significantly with better fidelity.
• Street flooding observations increase simulation accuracy, revealing a 25% enhancement in predictive capability.
• Observational analysis of street flooding in urban settings provides valuable data insights for model refinement.
• Enhanced models may enable more effective flood prevention strategies in urban environments.