HWS 4.0 Expands Wupper Region Flood Management with Real-Time Data and AI Predictions
The HWS 4.0 project, initiated in 2023, is expanding the measurement network in the Wupper region to enhance flood management. The project aims to collect and provide real-time data, enabling better predictions of water level developments.
The Wupperverband, responsible for managing the Wupper river, currently operates a network of 60 gauges and 100 sensors. These monitor water levels and rainfall in real-time. To improve data precision, new flood warning gauges have been installed in Wipperfürth and Solingen, with another planned for Leichlingen from October.
The HWS 4.0 system collects and provides data from the Wupper region. An online dashboard prototype, accessible at www.hws.nrw, displays current water levels, trends, and historical data for various measuring points. The project aims to utilise AI to recognize patterns and enable predictions of water level developments several hours in advance. By mid-2026, an app is planned to make these messages more mobile and accessible.
The HWS 4.0 project, started in 2023, is expanding the measurement network in the Wupper region. With new flood warning gauges and an AI-driven predictive system, the project aims to improve flood management and make real-time data more accessible through an app by mid-2026.
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