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  • Hydrology and Environmental Science
  • Geospatial Analysis
  • Climate Change Impact Assessment

Background:

  • Extreme hydrological events, including flash floods, pose increasing risks globally.
  • Slope flash floods are particularly hazardous due to rapid development and unpredictable origins.
  • Climate change, urban expansion, and poor land management exacerbate these risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess and map the vulnerability to slope flash floods in the Valea Rea catchment area, Northwest Romania.
  • To develop and validate a spatial model for identifying high-risk zones for flash floods.
  • To inform land management and community planning for mitigating flood impacts.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of 15 spatial databases (land use, soil, geology, DEM-derived, precipitation, etc.).
  • Application of a weighted average equation for spatial analysis to determine the Flash Flood Potential Index (FFPI).
  • Classification of territorial vulnerability into five classes, from very low to very high.

Main Results:

  • 43% of the analyzed territory exhibits high and very high vulnerability to flash floods.
  • Identification of several high-risk "hotspots," predominantly in built-up areas.
  • Model validation confirmed accuracy by comparing with previously affected locations.

Conclusions:

  • The Valea Rea catchment area is highly susceptible to torrential flash floods.
  • The developed FFPI model is a valuable tool for practical application in similar territories.
  • Findings highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions in vulnerable, inhabited areas to prevent significant material damage and protect communities.