Slovak-Polish project for flash flood prevention
Changing hydro-meteorological conditions due to climate change, intensification of land and water use and lack of adaptation measures are among the contributors to water-related risks, such as landslides or flash floods. Although water management has been changing its approach over the past decade and new technologies to improve flood risk prevention have been introduced, recurring flood incidents demonstrate deficiencies in forecasting flood risks and threat locations. Authorities responsible for local water governance and members of the general public such as farmers and landowners lack the knowledge and capacity to address the challenges posed by the need for climate change adaptation.
About Flopres
FLOPRES project proposes an integrated solution to support flood modelling, forecasting, early warnings, integration and analysis of multimodal data both for authorities responsible for water and emergency management at all levels and private persons who might be impacted by the consequences of climate change-related hazardous events. Our intention is also to raise awareness of the public and various stakeholders on a nature-based solution to adapt to climate change and make local communities and authorities work together efficiently under the same objective.
The project will contribute to better informed and more nature-based friendly decision-making processes in water management and management of water risks and disasters, based on up-to-date information, increased knowledge and strengthened collaboration among stakeholders, experts and the public. As a result, the resilience of municipalities and their citizens to climate-change-related events will be strengthened and the risks stemming from climate change lessened.
This project is co-funded by the European Union under the LIFE Programme. EU contribution: 60%.
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Workshop for Municipalities and Experts
Smart FLOPRES Solutions for Flood Prevention 18 March 2026, Manor House in Jarovnice The professional event of the FLOPRES project – Smart Solutions for Flood Prevention and Early Warning – will present opportunities for applying Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)...
METEO’s long-term data improves flash flood forecasting in FLOPRES
How METEO’s long-term meteorological data history improves flash flood forecasting in the FLOPRES project Effective flash flood forecasting requires more than just current rainfall data and fast computational models. The quality and length of historical meteorological...
FLOPRES System Update: Smarter Forecasting Now Live in Slovakia
FLOPRES System Update: Smarter Forecasting Now Live in Slovakia We’re excited to share a major milestone in the development of the FLOPRES Warning System! The Slovak version of the application has just been updated with a new release that brings powerful improvements...
Project progress and results
We focus on achieving specific objectives and measurable results. So far, we have successfully achieved several milestones. These achievements demonstrate our effectiveness in project implementation. Take a look at our achievements.