01743 298100
enquiries@geosmartinfo.co.uk
GeoSmart Information
  • Home
  • Reports
    • Contaminated Land Reports
    • Flood Risk Assessments
    • Sustainable Drainage Reports
    • Detailed Drainage Design
  • Data & Services
    • Groundwater Flood Risk Map
    • SuDS Infiltration Map
    • BGS Geology Datasets
    • User Guides
    • GWFlood
    • GWSewerFlood
    • Flood Risk Portfolio
  • Risk
    • FloodSmart Analytics
    • Case Studies
    • News
  • Knowledge Hub
    • Contaminated Land
    • Flood Risk Assessment
    • Sustainable Drainage Systems
    • Groundwater Flood Risk
    • CPD
    • Videos
    • News
    • Events
    • Blog
    • Library
    • Case Studies
    • Latest GeoSmart e-Newsletters
  • About
    • Our Customers
    • Our Team
    • Our Partnerships
    • Testimonials
    • Careers
    • Our Responsibility
    • A Sustainable Future
    • FAQs
  • Contact

Flood Forecasting Centre trials GeoSmart’s groundwater data service

Posted on March 31st 2016 in Flooding, Groundwater Flood Forecasting, News

Our ground breaking new exploratory service will develop options for improved advance warning of groundwater flooding to the public and business community.

The Flood Forecasting Centre (FFC – a working partnership between the Environment Agency and the Met Office) offers a specialist hydrometeorology service, delivering forecasts for river, surface water, tidal/coastal and groundwater flooding in England and Wales. They provide the best possible intelligence and support to the Category 1 and 2 emergency response community, Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales flood warnings and Met Office severe weather warning services.

In the trials, we analyse Environment Agency hydrometry data to calculate and model rising groundwater levels to inform how they could affect catchments and therefore population centres in the vicinity and downstream in the coming days.

By assessing real time borehole data, probability and trend data and comparing to the typical average, our hydrogeology experts aim to confidently predict severity levels within the catchment.

The pilot study is designed to assess the effectiveness of the groundwater flood forecast service and to assess its potential as an operational system for use by the FFC.

While the effects of surface water runoff from flooding into rivers due to heavy rainfall are more immediate and understood, it is not the whole picture. Subject to soil conditions, groundwater flooding can occur up to 30 days after a surface flooding event, as the water takes time to percolate and move through the landscape, until it emerges in key risk areas. With nowhere to go, it can rise through floorboards, air bricks and into sewer systems.

Indeed, water companies are now scrutinised in their management of foul sewerage through flood episodes given the potential human and environmental health impacts when sewers becomes inundated.

“This pilot study is a true first of its kind” says Stuart Pearce, Managing Director of GeoSmart. “By working closely with the Flood Forecasting Centre we are pooling our scientific expertise to explore ways of providing a national overview of groundwater flooding”.

“We hope by harnessing open data in this way, we can help to enable communities, critical infrastructure and utilities plan resilience measures and support authorities in their response through the flooding cycle.”

Posted by MichelleSilvestre
Share this Post
« Previous Post
Next Post »

See what our customers have to say...

"During the conveyancing process for my current house purchase, I was extremely concerned to find the general search results revealed the house was at 'moderate risk of groundwater flooding'. I was unable to get any further information from anyone until I contacted GeoSmart. The staff I spoke to were friendly, helpful, efficient and extremely knowledgeable. The information provided was very site specific and focused. The staff member who talked me through the information and maps provided was very knowledgeable, answered all my questions and allowed me plenty of time to discuss issues. Thanks to GeoSmart for their great service."
Linda Barton
"We were impressed by the speedy, well-informed service and personal contact that we received. The report was thorough and comprehensive. We will certainly use GeoSmart's services in the future"
Gregory Gray
Gregory Gray Associates
"I would like to say that dealing with GeoSmart was a seamless experience from beginning to end - thank you for that"
Martin Lloyd
Martin Lloyd Associates
"Everyone involved from initial approach to receipt of report was knowledgeable, efficient and focused"
Robert McCall
OeMO Ltd
"Great service! Extremely fast and the report was very detailed and well received by the planners. Many thanks GeoSmart, we will definitely use your services again"
Nigel Slack
Michael Eyres Partnership LLP
"The service was great, fast and efficient. Everyone we talked to was very helpful and the details were well received by the planners"
Ben Thorns
Solid Digital Marketing Ltd
"The service for a Phase 1 Contaminated Land Study was excellent, fast and efficient! GeoSmart were willing to assist despite the extremely tight timescale to work with. We will definitely consider using your services again"
Craig Roberts
Hunter Page
"Efficient and friendly service, GeoSmart provided a clear and concise report within the timescales advised. Great service and I would have no problem recommending"
Geraint Harris
Vitec Consult
"We are very pleased with the service provided by GeoSmart. Their reports have been used to assist with numerous planning applications and have always been delivered to budget and on-time, much to our clients’ appreciation. We look forward to working with GeoSmart on future projects"
Alan Gunne-Jones
Planning & Development Associates
"The service provided was efficient and friendly. From the first phone call to GeoSmart they provided a clear, professional approach to my request within the timescales advised. Great service and I would have no problem recommending"
John Childs
Private Developer
Find out more about how we can support you today!
Get in touch
Subscribe to our newsletter
© 2022 GeoSmart Information Ltd.

Suite 9-11, 1st Floor,
Old Bank Buildings,
Bellstone, Shrewsbury,
SY1 1HU

Company No. 5475394

Contact Us
Call 01743 298100
Email enquiries@geosmartinfo.co.uk
Legal Links
  • Privacy Policy
  • CDM Regulations
  • Terms & Conditions
Website by Ascendancy