Rapid inundation mapping using NWM, satellite observations, and a convolutional neural network - Demonstrated on California Atmospheric Rivers 2023

This dataset supports the analysis presented in our paper (https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2024GL109424) on flood prediction using the Novel Water Model-Convolutional Neural Network (NWM-CNN). Aimed at enhancing flood forecasting and resilience, this collection encompasses a comprehensive compilation of flood events across California during the Atmospheric River events during the water year 2023. Included are NWM-CNN predictions, Sentinel-1 flood observations, and historical flood damage reports for Sacramento County, California, during the significant 2023 atmospheric river event and over the past decades.

The dataset is structured to facilitate a detailed examination of the NWM-CNN model's performance in predicting surface water area with high temporal resolution and accuracy. By integrating satellite imagery with hydrodynamic modeling, the NWM-CNN model represents a significant advancement in flood modeling, offering an effective tool for damage assessment, flood forecasting, and supporting parametric insurance solutions.

Key components of the dataset include:
* NWM-CNN Predictions: Model predictions at a 250m grid cell resolution.
* Sentinel-1 Flood Observations: Satellite-derived flood extents used for comparison against model predictions.
* Flood Damage Reports: Historical records of flood damage within Sacramento County, providing a ground-truth comparison for model efficacy.

Code to analyze this data is available here:
Jonathan Frame. (2024). jmframe/NWM_CNN_california_AR_2023: GRL Paper Proof 1 (1.0.0). Zenodo. https://zenodo.org/records/13153247. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13153247

By making this data publicly available, we aim to contribute to the collective efforts in reducing the impacts of climate disasters through improved access to scientific information and resources.