Flood Risk

Reduce disruption by planning ahead of the next flood.

Reduce Flood Impact with Early Insight and Preventive Action

WDM’s Flood Risk module helps highway authorities identify, monitor, and mitigate flood-prone locations across their network. Designed for asset-level insight, mobile reporting, and long-term planning, it gives teams the tools to understand where water gathers – and take informed, preventive action.

From linking inspections to rainfall overlays to prioritising high-risk assets, the module supports early intervention and a faster return to service after extreme weather events.

What this module helps you do

  • Track flood-prone assets such as gullies, culverts, and low points
  • Log incidents on-site with mobile updates and mapped locations
  • Prioritise actions based on severity, recurrence, and network impact
  • Link historical flood records with inspection and works data
  • Support climate resilience planning through centralised insight

Key features

  • 1

    Mapped Flood History

    Record and visualise past flooding events by location, severity, and cause – tied directly to assets.

  • 2

    Mobile Flood Logging

    Enable inspectors or crews to log flood events in real time, including depth, flow, and contributing factors.

  • 3

    Risk Assessment Support

    Overlay flood-prone areas with traffic flows and maintenance zones to inform prioritisation.

  • 4

    Integrated Asset Management

    Connect flood risks with drainage inspections, condition scores, and repair histories for better decision-making.

  • 5

    Works Triggering

    Automatically raise defects or tasks based on flood reports or linked condition thresholds.

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Explore the connected system

WDM software is modular by design – but most powerful when combined. These collections integrate seamlessly to create one intelligent, joined-up platform:

  • Pavement Management Systems

    Align surface treatment planning with environmental risk zones.

  • Reactive & Planned Maintenance

    Trigger rapid response works from logged flood events.

  • Contract & Claims Management

    Support incident-related claims with mapped data and records.