Growing up fascinated by the power and unpredictability of water, I became a dedicated Hydroinformatics enthusiast, delving deeply into the study of flood events and their impacts. With years of experience under my belt, I recognized a significant gap: there was no comprehensive, publicly accessible global resource for flood data. This lack of information affected not only the general public but also engineers, scientists, researchers, and decision-makers who needed reliable data to make informed choices.
Determined to bridge this gap, I embarked on a mission to create a solution. Thus, the Flood Events Database was born—a free, open-source web application designed to provide users with real-time, detailed information on flood events from around the world.
The Flood Events Database aims to serve both the general public and specialists by offering an extensive repository of flood event data. We collect information from a variety of sources including field data, volunteers, news websites, social media, and public records. Our goal is to democratize access to critical data, empowering everyone from concerned citizens to seasoned professionals.
Currently in its beta version, the Flood Events Database features an interactive global map where users can click on markers to access detailed information about each flood event. This initial version includes limited features, but it is under active development with new enhancements on the horizon.
We believe in the power of community and collaboration. Registered users can contribute by adding and editing flood event data, helping to keep our database comprehensive and up-to-date. The platform is built using Python, Django (GeoDjango), and Leaflet, and we welcome developers to contribute to our codebase. Your suggestions and feedback are invaluable as we strive to improve and expand the platform.
Join us in building a resource that can make a difference in how we understand and respond to flood events globally. Together, we can turn data into actionable insights and create a safer, more informed world.
- Interactive Global Map: View flood event locations worldwide.
- Flood Event Details: Click on markers to view detailed information about each flood event.
- Community Sourced: Data is gathered from public sources, news websites, social media, and voluntary researchers.
We welcome contributions from the community! If you would like to contribute, please follow these steps:
- Fork the repository.
- Create a new branch:
git checkout -b my-feature-branch. - Make your changes and commit them:
git commit -m 'Add some feature'. - Push to the branch:
git push origin my-feature-branch. - Submit a pull request.
Please make sure to update tests as appropriate.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
- This project uses data gathered from public sources, news websites, social media, voluntary researchers, and other free resources.
- Built with Django.
For any inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].