Deep Learning-Based Flood Detection System Using Semantic Segmentation

Floods cause immense damage worldwide, resulting in significant financial losses and loss of life. Existing flood detection methods often face limitations, including delays and errors due to manual data interpretation and limited coverage. In this study, we propose a novel flood detection system that leverages deep learning techniques for semantic segmentation. Our system employs a U-Net architecture to analyze aerial and satellite images, identifying flood-affected areas at a pixel level. Trained on a diverse dataset of labeled flood images from various regions, our model is both robust and adaptable. Notably, our system achieves an Intersection over Union (IoU) score of 0.85, surpassing traditional methods in accuracy. This advanced system offers the potential to provide real-time flood information, enhancing disaster response and management. With real-time flood mapping, emergency services can better understand the disaster’s scope and plan rescue operations more effectively. Improved emergency response and resource management become possible with timely, precise data on flooded areas, allowing for informed decisions regarding evacuation, relief distribution, and infrastructure maintenance. Future work will focus on integrating additional data sources, such as weather conditions and water flow rates, to further enhance system performance.