The future of flood hydrology in the UK

Abstract

A ‘roadmap’ for the future of UK flood hydrology over the next 25 years has been published, based on a wide-ranging and inclusive co-creation process involving more than 270 individuals and 50 organisations from different sectors and disciplines. This paper highlights key features of the roadmap and its development as a community-owned initiative. The roadmap's relationship with hydrological research and practice is discussed, as is its context within the wider flood risk management innovation landscape, including funding. While the paper has a focus on UK flood hydrology, reflecting the scope of the roadmap, it is also considered in the context of advances in hydrology internationally. HIGHLIGHTS A roadmap for UK flood hydrology over the next 25 years.; The roadmap has been published on behalf of the flood hydrology community.; Over 270 individuals and 50 organisations contributed to the roadmap's development.; The roadmap will inform many flood risk management activities to strengthen community, infrastructure and climate resilience.; The roadmap spans science, practice and the evolution of the professional community.;

Keywords

• flood
• future
• hydrology
• plan
• practice
• research