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< Back Safeguarding Reservoirs: Advanced Flood Routing Solutions Flood study assessments are a standard requirement for impounding reservoirs and are typically mandated as safety matters for sites where reservoir embankment failure could pose a risk to life in the community (Category A Dams). Using Flood Modeller for integrated modelling of reservoir cascades, Jacobs has refined the procedure for flood study hydraulic and hydrology analyses, focusing on sites in the north-west of England. In this webinar, Jane Sellars, Hydraulic Modeller at Jacobs, covers the development of the reservoir modelling process, from simple rapid analysis to sophisticated hydrodynamic models. She also discusses the representation of key appurtenant structures such as overflows, spillways, by-wash channels, and catchwater transfers. This webinar also highlights the issues with integrating complex structures and arrangements outside of standard 1D hydraulic equations, including the use of physical model test data and modelling of overflows using a fine-grid 2D model. Our presenter Jane Sellars, Hydraulic Modeller - Jacobs Jane is a hydraulic modeller with 5 years experience working on projects relating to design optioneering, flood risk mitigation, surface water flood mapping and reservoir inundation mapping. Key clients Jane has led projects for are the Environment Agency and Department for Infrastructure. While on secondment at United Utilities, she has focused on developing best practice for reservoir hydrology and modelling. Previous Next

Optimise your workflows by integrating Flood Modeller and Flood Platform FLOOD PLATFORM - NEW Optimise your workflows by integrating Flood Modeller with Flood Platform Flood Platform enables you to unify your flood modelling. Flood Platform serves as a common modelling platform for all your projects, teams, and stakeholders. Flood Platform allows you to gain a comprehensive view of all your models and data, providing new insights and enabling better decision making. With Flood Platform , you can leverage the power of scalable computing, automation, and AI to accelerate delivery and enhance the quality of your modelling work. Flood Platform key features: Model Management Unlock new possibilities and transform your business with a common modelling platform. Read more Reporting Streamlined workflows contribute to automated report production, reducing human errors and freeing you to focus on analysis. Read more Visualization Explore intuitive methods for gaining valuable insights, swiftly addressing challenges, and making well-informed decisions. Read more Collaboration Flood modelling isn’t a standalone activity, collaboration with wider teams, stakeholders and clients is essential for success. Read more Simulation and Analysis Welcome to the future of simulation and analysis. Welcome to unprecedented efficiency and precision. Read more Security and Compliance Robust enterprise grade security and reliability safeguard our platform and protect your data. Read more Flood Platform Webinar Unify your flood modelling In this webinar, Adam Parkes demonstrates how Flood Platform allows you to unify your flood modelling, whether you’re using Flood Modeller, TUFLOW or other hydraulic modelling software. Watch now

Register for one of our free 30 minute webinars, and learn how to use Flood Modeller to quickly and accurately undertake river, surface water, and urban drainage modelling. Fluvial Modelling: Unpacking Techniques and Applications Wednesday 26th March | 12 PM GMT In this webinar, our presenter will guide you through the basics of 1D and 2D modelling, highlighting their unique advantages. You’ll also get to see Flood Modeller’s advanced 1D and 2D solvers in action during a live demonstration. Register now Safeguarding Reservoirs: Advanced Flood Routing Solutions In this webinar, our presenter covers the development of the reservoir modelling process, from simple rapid analysis to sophisticated hydrodynamic models and discusses the representation of key structures such as overflows, spillways, by-wash channels, and catchwater transfers. Watch now Hydrology Essentials: From Theory to Practice Undertaking hydrological analysis is crucial for accurate and reliable hydraulic modelling. This webinar guides you through the application of hydrology in hydraulic modelling. Watch now Uncovering Flood Modeller 7.3’s New Features Version 7.3 of Flood Modeller will be released in early 2025, introducing exciting new features. Watch the webinar to hear about the added value these features bring to hydraulic modellers. Watch now Optimising Scheme Design: Modelling for Regular and Drought Conditions In this webinar, learn about the non-flood and drought condition modelling work undertaken for the design of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme, Phase 2 (LFAS2). Watch now Accounting for residual uncertainty in flood modelling In this webinar, our presenters cover the importance of residual uncertainty, introduce the new guidance documents and through discussion of a practical example highlight how Flood Modeller can be used to increase efficiencies. Watch now Fish Pass Design: Balancing Ecological Needs and Flood Risk In this webinar, our presenter focuses on two sites located on an upland stream in South Wales, for which Binnies designed fish passes as part of a wider project commissioned by Natural Resources Wales. Watch now Mastering 1D-2D Modelling: A Beginner’s Guide In this webinar, Frances Fowden, provides an introduction to 1D-2D modelling using Flood Modeller. You will gain valuable insights into the software and its latest features, including the extensive range of structures, GIS interface, and Hydrology+. Watch now Damage calculations using Flood Modeller In this webinar, Stephen Bilby, Senior Flood Risk Analyst at Jacobs, provides an overview of Damage Calculator input datasets, operation and outputs, allowing you to better understand the economic damage caused by a flood event. Watch now Unify your flood modelling In this webinar, Adam Parkes demonstrates how Flood Platform allows you to unify your flood modelling, whether you’re using Flood Modeller, TUFLOW or other hydraulic modelling software. Watch now Applying rainfall methods to a 2D model In this webinar, Adam Parkes demonstrates the extensive range of options available in Flood Modeller to estimate extreme rainfall, apply this seamlessly to your model and visualise results. Watch now Data integrations in Flood Modeller In this webinar, Gavin Lewis, Fathom’s Head of Engineering, introduces their award-winning Global Flood Map. Adam Parkes, Flood Modeller’s Technical Director, then provides a live demonstration of the Fathom Global Flood Map integration within Flood Modeller. Watch now Hydraulic Modelling for Habitat Creation While advances in hydraulic modelling are making complex models more accessible, sometimes a simplified approach is more suitable for rapid testing and answering the question “will it work?”. Watch now What's new in Hydrology+ Learn more about the key features available in Hydrology+ as part of the release of Flood Modeller 7.1. Watch now 5 tools to boost your 2D modelling Flood Modeller offers an array of tools to enhance your 2D modelling experience and accelerate your project delivery. In this webinar, Elliot demonstrates 5 tools to boost your 2D modelling. Watch now Simple hacks to win at 1D river modelling Georgina Palmer, Hydraulic Modeller at Jacobs, presents an insightful session where she delves into practical tips and tricks to elevate your river modelling skills. Watch now Unexpected flooding - The impact of extreme weather events In this webinar, our experts discuss how extreme rainfall can affect urban developments and demonstrate how Flood Modeller can be used to quickly and easily assess flood risk caused by potential flash flooding. Watch now How better use of hydrological data can improve flood analysis In this webinar, we cover the main challenges linked to hydrological data including quality, uncertainty, climate change and management. Our expert presenter shares best practices and illustrates how integration and innovation are advancing to better access and manage hydrological data. Watch on-demand Options appraisal for flood risk management This webinar gives you an overview of options appraisal as part of flood risk management. Using a real-life case study, it illustrates why options appraisal is so important and how it can be carried out for a positive outcome and how Flood Modeller can help you appraise and compare the benefits and costs of each option. Watch on-demand Webinars

On the 28th January, we kickstarted the year by heading up to Edinburgh for Verture’s (previously Sniffer) national Flood Resilience conference, the leading event in the Scottish flooding community calendar. The two-day conference attracted nearly 600 delegates, with this year’s theme being ‘Taking Actions to Implement the Flood Resilience Strategy’. Alastair Sheppard, Marketing and Sales Director for Flood Products at Jacobs, was exhibiting on behalf of Flood Modeller and Flood Platform, armed with plenty of freebies and a chance to network and hold meaningful discussions with visitors and exhibitors alike. This year’s conference was designed to build on Scotland’s first National Flood Resilience Strategy  which was published by Scottish Government in December 2024. “We always enjoy attending fantastic events like this, where impactful topics are discussed, and we feel our products can make a positive difference. It was a great opportunity to discuss how Flood Modeller drives the hydraulic analysis for Scotland’s national flood forecasting system. Additionally, we showcased how new tools, including Flood Platform , can enhance stakeholder collaboration and promote effective community engagement” said Alastair. “There was an excellent range of breakout sessions and informal training opportunities on tools for increasing flood resilience across the two-days, with speakers from the likes of SEPA, Scottish Canals, Network Rail Scotland and Scottish Water” continued Alastair. Join us at our annual conference  in October to discover how Flood Modeller and Flood Platform can revolutionise your hydrological and hydraulic analysis, and enhance your model management and collaboration.

The arrival of Flood Modeller 7.3 marks the fourth and final update to version 7. Let’s look back at the evolution of the software, starting with version 7.0. Flood Modeller 7.0 introduced the first phase of Hydrology+ , enhancing and simplifying hydrological analysis by centralising data in the GIS interface. Users could view real-time gauge station data from the National River Flow Archive , import FEH catchment descriptors , access hydrological data, including the Environment Agency’s Hydrology Data Explorer , and export observed data to quickly set up simulations and calibrate models. Flood Modeller 7.1 brought groundbreaking integrations and expanded Hydrology+ capabilities. It featured direct integration with ReFH2  and WINFAP  for consistent flood analysis, with results securely stored in the Hydrology+ database. Users could automatically calculate climate change factors for their catchment using the new Scaling Tool and apply them to hydrographs, calculate multiple additional damages with the enhanced Damage Calculator to improve economic analysis, and load and review Fathom’s global flood mapping data for an initial understanding of their site. Flood Modeller 7.2 enhanced hydrological analysis and user experience with new capabilities. It incorporated new gauge station data, providing access to flow and level data in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Hydrology+ was enhanced for compatibility with the latest Peak Flow database, and over 30 enhancements were made to improve workflow and user experience. Flood Modeller 7.3 streamlines model building with powerful new and enhanced features. It offers faster and more intuitive bridge modelling , unifying all hydraulic components into a single integrated unit. The Simulation Builder  was enhanced to reduce errors in simulation setups and quickly set up all the simulations derived using Hydrology+, and an automated report builder  was introduced to extract key model data and insert it directly into reports, improving quality.. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay updated with everything Flood Modeller and be the first to know about future updates! The next version, Flood Modeller 8.0, is due for release in summer 2025.

As Flood Modeller 7.3 draws ever closer and excitement starts to build, our attention turns to the dynamic new features that will be delivered early in 2025. One of these brand-new features is the introduction of a new, fully integrated bridge unit. But what exactly are “integrated bridge units”, and what do they mean for modelling?  To understand the added value of the new unit, we must first understand what bridges are and how they are utilised. Bridges are complex structures that can significantly impact flood risk. They comprise multiple components, including decks, openings and relief culverts, all of which must be appropriately configured to ensure optimal representation of flood flows. However, the process of setting up bridges and checking they are correctly configured can often be challenging and time-consuming. The integrated bridge unifies all hydraulic components into a single unit, streamlining structure setup in Flood Modeller with fewer clicks, fewer units and better integration. The Need For New Structures The need to model the effects of bridges in watercourses, whether it’s the design of a new bridge or to quantify the flood risk impacted by an existing one, including possible flow routes under and over, could scarcely be more appropriate today. Current bridge modelling carries a certain level of uncertainty due to the numerous schematisations and coefficients involved. The new bridge unit will tackle this issue head-on, enabling seamless transitions between different configurations while also improving model management and visualisation. Whilst current bridge modelling involves numerous schematisations and coefficients, the new bridge unit will tackle this issue head-on, enabling seamless transitions between different configurations while also improving model management and visualisation.   Your One-Stop-Shop The new bridge unit, coming in Flood Modeller 7.3, is your single, one-stop shop for bridge modelling, with integrated overtop spill, flood relief culverts, and blockage management. Additionally, you can effortlessly switch between different formulations (e.g. from arch to USBPR) with just a single click. Applying tweaks to parameters, such as blockage scenarios, spill elevations/coefficients, flood relief culverts, and even bridge afflux formula, can now be performed within the same hydraulic unit rather than schematising multiple units in parallel with a bridge to represent the road overtopping. A Future-Proofed Solution The new design has been future-proofed to facilitate future enhancements to hydraulic calculations, data integrations and automation tools (including the Flood Modeller API). Future versions of Flood Modeller will continue this journey with other structure types, making modelling easier and increasing efficiencies.