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Flood Risk Prediction App

July 31, 2025 by
Benedict Ouma
Flood Risk Prediction & Mapping
App Summary:
This project is an interactive web app I built to help predict and map flood-prone areas in villages, using real environmental data like elevation, rainfall, soil, vegetation, and proximity to rivers.

Why I Built It:
Floods are among the most common and destructive natural disasters, especially in rural areas. I wanted to create a simple tool that can help local authorities, researchers, or even farmers understand which areas are at higher risk so they can plan better and stay safer.
What the App Does;
  • Predicts whether a location is at high or low flood risk.
  • Lets you upload your data or use a ready-made sample.
  • Shows results on a live, interactive map.
  • Gives you insights into model accuracy and performance.
  • Lets you tweak the risk thresholds to suit your region.
How to Use It:
  1. Open the app (link below).
  2. Upload a CSV with village locations and environmental info, or just use the default sample data.
  3. The app will predict flood risk and show results on a map.
  4. You can adjust the flood risk cutoffs (e.g. for rainfall, slope, etc.) from the sidebar.
  5. View performance metrics or download the trained model for further use.
Try the App Here: Flood Risk Prediction App