Document The Floods

Overview Document The Floods is a citizen science reporting service that collects public observations of flooding across Broward County. It supports the submission of flood photos, notes, location details, and environmental conditions to help document flooding associated with high tides, heavy rainfall, hurricanes, and combined tidal and rain events. Content Flood reports with time, location, and depth information. Photo and video submission counts for documenting conditions on the ground. Comments and multilingual comment support for additional context. Validation status for review and quality control of submitted reports. Weather and environmental observations such as temperature, pressure, humidity, wind, and rain. Geographic Coverage The service focuses on Broward County, Florida, and captures community-reported flooding conditions throughout the county’s coastal and inland areas. Use Cases Supporting resilience and climate adaptation planning. Documenting recurring flood locations and flood depth patterns. Informing public awareness and community outreach about flooding impacts. Providing field observations that can support analysis of sea-level rise and storm-related flooding.