Visualization Studio
Stories are powerful motivators—and nowhere is this more true than when explaining flood simulations. When we translate raw hydrologic data and model outputs into a story, we turn abstract risk into something people can understand and act on. Using multimedia—maps, animations, before‑and‑after visuals, and walkthrough scenarios—helps audiences grasp the complexities of flood behavior by adding context, relatability, and a narrative structure that resonates with how we naturally process information.
A well‑crafted flood simulation story places the viewer inside a familiar neighborhood as water levels rise, showing not just numbers but real-world impacts: which streets become impassable, how drainage systems react, or how a building might be affected. This narrative framing makes technical concepts like flow velocity, return periods, or inundation depths accessible to people who may not have engineering or scientific backgrounds.