The Floods component under the Early Warning and Monitoring service composes as shown in the Figure below out of (a) two forecast systems (EFAS & GloFAS) as well as (b) a satellite-based flood monitoring service:
CEMS flood forecast and early warning component
The European Flood Awareness Systems (EFAS) is the first operational pan-European flood forecasting and monitoring system. EFAS provides a wide range of early flood forecasting information to support national and regional authorities with flood risk management duties in arranging preparatory measures before an event strikes. In addition, EFAS provides a unique overview across Europe and neighbouring countries on currently observed and forecasted flood events. It is an asset to the flood risk management of large trans-national river basins as well as the European Civil Protection Mechanism. In addition to forecasting where and when large riverine and flash floods will likely occur, the service also estimates and maps the potential socio-economic impact of those events.
The first time user is advised to get familiar with the services and products by browsing through the EFAS User Guide. A full documentation on the technical background of EFAS can be found in the EFAS wiki.
The Global Flood Awareness Systems (GloFAS) is the operational global flood forecasting and monitoring system since 2018. GloFAS provides a wide range of early flood forecasting information to support stakeholders with flood risk management duties in arranging preparatory measures before an event strikes. It is an asset to the flood risk management of large trans-national river basins . In addition to forecasting where and when large riverine floods will likely occur, the service also estimates and maps the potential socio-economic impact of those events. GloFAS data are freely accessible to all registered users through a dedicated web platform, the GloFAS map viewer.