Jacobs launches AI tool to help cities predict flooding, manage drainage systems
DALLAS (UI) — Jacobs has introduced an AI-based platform designed to help utilities and cities better predict and manage flooding events by integrating data from stormwater, wastewater and surface water systems.
The platform, called Flood IQ, combines real-time data, system modeling and analytics to forecast flood risks and support operational decisions during severe weather. The system is designed to identify pressure points in infrastructure and provide advance warning of potential flooding.
Company officials said the tool can support both short-term response and long-term planning by analyzing multiple scenarios and improving visibility across drainage and sewer networks.
Amer Battikhi, executive vice president at Jacobs, said the platform is intended to improve how utilities respond to flood risks.
“Flood IQ helps utilities move from reactive response to more proactive planning,” Battikhi said.
The system integrates data from sensors, rainfall monitoring, hydraulic models and infrastructure assets to provide a unified view of conditions across a network.
Jacobs said similar technologies have already been used in projects globally, including applications that reduced sewer overflows and improved coordination during storm events.
The company said the platform can also support infrastructure investment decisions by identifying vulnerable assets and prioritizing upgrades.
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