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Flood LENS 360
Inspiration
When devastating floods hit, roads and phone lines always go down first, leaving rescue teams completely blind. We wanted to build FloodLens 360 because we realized that during a disaster, waiting for ground reports takes too much precious time. We wanted to create an eye in the sky using satellite data to instantly show rescuers where the damage is and who is cut off.
What it does
FloodLens 360 takes satellite data and turns it into a clear, live rescue map: Road & Bridge Tracking: Spotlights flooded roads and submerged bridges so emergency teams know which paths are blocked. Cut-Off Zone Alerts: Flags towns and communities that are completely isolated by water. Interactive Dashboard: A clean, easy-to-use web interface built for quick decisions during high-stress situations.
How we built it
Frontend: Designed and built the user interface using HTML and CSS to create a clean, responsive layout for the disaster dashboard. Backend: Used Python to handle the core logic, process input data, and structure the disaster mapping workflow. Interface & Design: Focused on keeping the UI simple and intuitive so users can easily view the flood impact analysis and map mockups.
Challenges we ran into
Handling Cloud Cover: Storms bring heavy clouds which block standard satellite photos, making us think about how radar data is crucial for all-weather tracking. Simplicity vs. Detail: Keeping the dashboard clean and fast enough for a rescue worker to read instantly without unnecessary clutter.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
Building a complete concept and working prototype from scratch during the hackathon. Designing a tool that solves a real-world emergency problem using code we wrote.
What's next for FloodLens 360
Connecting real-time radar data feeds for automatic storm tracking. Building a lightweight mobile view for volunteers working directly on the ground.
