If you’re managing a flood early warning system, you need to be able to translate data into action fast when the stakes are incredibly high. Many weather software applications can pull and present weather or rain gauge data, but only one transforms that information into a full picture of the situation with an actionable narrative: AEM Elements® 360.
AEM Elements 360 is built on the shoulders of Contrail®, a long-time industry favorite for water and emergency managers around the world. AEM Elements 360 takes that foundation of hydrometeorological awareness, combines it with other tools from the AEM portfolio, and presents information in visual, action-oriented ways to create an end-to-end water and flood awareness hub. The software supports both water management professionals’ day-to-day work and emergency leadership across the entire event cycle before, during, and after a flood.
Moving forward, we’ll explore…
At its core, AEM Elements 360 is your command center for water and flood risk awareness. It brings together a sweeping range of environmental data sources (rainfall, stream levels, river flows, gauge-adjusted radar rainfall, camera feeds, and forecast weather) all in one central application.
This comprehensive data integration means that decision-makers can monitor not just the weather but the real-time behavior of water across the landscape. That includes:
Whether you're keeping an eye on a reservoir, tracking rainfall intensity over multiple basins, or monitoring urban flooding risk in low-lying intersections, AEM Elements 360 arms you with decision-critical context in highly visual formats that are easy to interpret at a glance: maps, graphs, dashboards, alerts, and more.
Many flood early warning systems do a good job of collecting data. AEM Elements 360 goes a step further by making that data actionable. The platform includes a customizable alerting engine that lets you build rules tailored to your specific flood risks, infrastructure, and stakeholder needs.
Want to be alerted when water rises to a certain threshold near a key bridge? No problem. Need to automatically notify dispatchers if rainfall rates exceed a high-intensity threshold? You can do that too.
The application doesn’t just alert based on simple measurements, either; it can apply logic and cross-reference data points to rule out false alarms and create more complex alerting scenarios to enable more sophisticated automated monitoring.
For example, you could configure an alert that cross-references rainfall rates from your rain gauge network with water levels in your reservoir and flow rates from the waterways that feed it in order to tell you exactly when it’s necessary to open the floodgates on your dam.
With flexible delivery options (SMS, email, in-app notifications) you get a reliable alert to the right people, right when it matters.
Beyond alerts, AEM Elements 360 enables deep analysis:
You can also bring your own data to the table. The system supports over 50 sensor types and protocols (including ALERT2, SCADA, RWIS, and more) and integrates with third-party tools like SHEF, Hydstra, and Delft-FEWS.
That means AEM Elements 360 isn't just flood warning software; it's the nerve center for your entire hydromet operation.
Flood risk management doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s a team effort, and AEM Elements 360 is designed to connect every player involved.
The platform supports role-based access and can extend data to multiple websites and dashboards tailored to different user groups, including:
With a shared operational picture of what’s happening on the ground, everyone works off the same page—literally. Real-time map views, sensor data, and alert dashboards are accessible from web browsers and mobile devices, meaning your whole team can collaborate in the field or from the emergency operations center without missing a beat.
Want to engage the public, too? AEM Elements 360 enables you to publish selected data to public-facing websites to keep communities informed, build trust, and reduce confusion during events.
Flooding is the most common and costly natural hazard facing communities today. But with the right tools in place, you can respond with confidence, protect critical infrastructure, and save lives.
AEM Elements 360 is more than software—it’s a collaborative platform built to unify your team, your data, and your flood response. It doesn’t just show you what’s happening. It shows you what to do about it.
If you're ready to move from data collection to real-time, risk-informed action, AEM Elements 360 is your next step forward.