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Prediction of flood sensitivity based on Logistic Regression, eXtreme Gradient Boosting, and Random Forest modeling
Ying Wu1, Zhiming Zhang2, Xiaotian Qi1
1Department of Environment and Energy Engineering, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, No. 1 Zhanlanguan Road, Beijing 100044, China.
Summary
The Random Forest model excels in flood sensitivity assessment, identifying high-risk areas covering 44% of Suqian City. This research aids in understanding flood patterns and developing effective risk management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Geospatial Analysis
- Machine Learning Applications
Background:
- Floods pose significant global threats to life and property annually.
- Effective flood sensitivity assessment is crucial for disaster risk reduction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate and identify the best-performing machine learning model for flood sensitivity assessment.
- To analyze key factors influencing flood sensitivity and their spatial patterns.
- To generate a flood sensitivity map for Suqian City.
Main Methods:
- Utilized three machine learning models: Logistic Regression (LR), eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), and Random Forest (RF).
- Employed 15 meteorological, hydrological, and geographical spatial variables, with 12 selected after multi-collinearity analysis.
- Constructed a dataset using historical flood points in Suqian City for model training and validation.
Main Results:
- The Random Forest (RF) model demonstrated superior performance with the highest AUC value, accuracy, and overall effectiveness.
- A flood sensitivity map was generated, categorizing areas into five levels from very low to very high sensitivity.
- Approximately 44% of the study area was identified as high-risk, primarily in the central, eastern, and southern parts of the old city.
Conclusions:
- The Random Forest model is a reliable and effective tool for flood risk assessment.
- The generated flood sensitivity map provides valuable insights for targeted flood management and urban planning.
- Understanding the spatial distribution of flood risk is essential for mitigating future flood impacts.
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