AI forecasts for government water management
Government agencies need forecasts that deploy into existing systems quickly, keep pace with the latest technology and research, and meet the standards public water management demands. HydroForecast delivers scalable, probabilistic forecasts backed by hydrologic expertise.
Forecast solutions built for the public sector
Public agencies don't just manage water — they manage risk, safety, and trust. HydroForecast gives government water managers the accuracy and lead time to make decisions they can stand behind.
Protect communities
Probabilistic early warnings for floods and extreme events give emergency managers and dam operators the lead time and confidence to act before conditions become critical.
During Hurricane Helene, HydroForecast maintained accuracy even as ground sensors failed, providing critical decision support when it mattered most.
Manage public resources
From operational decisions to infrastructure planning, HydroForecast gives you the foresight to balance competing demands — flood risk, water supply, environmental flows, and community needs.
Auckland Council uses HydroForecast to enhance hydrological operations, drought resilience, and emergency response.
Meet compliance needs
Proactively managing flows within federal and local license requirements is harder when monitoring infrastructure is sparse or unreliable.
HydroForecast generates the documented, auditable forecast record that licensing authorities and regulators expect — even at ungauged sites where traditional monitoring falls short.
HydroForecast gives us crucial insights into upcoming storm and heavy rain events. The dashboard is an integral part of our emergency response workflows and supports our commitment to public safety — we also use it to plan hydrology operational work and look forward to applying insights to inform drought response.
Recognized by federal research programs
Upstream Tech has received multiple Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants from NOAA and the U.S. Department of Energy — federal recognition that HydroForecast's AI-driven approach advances the public interest in water and energy management.
NOAA · SBIR Award, 2023
DOE · SBIR Awards, 2020, 2021, 2023
Trusted by the nation's largest public water manager
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation — responsible for water and hydropower management across the Western U.S. and one of the nation's most critical public infrastructure agencies — has selected Upstream Tech to bring AI-driven streamflow forecasts to key sites across five regions. The partnership reflects the standard that government water managers are now setting: forecasting that matches the scale and accountability of the public trust.
Partnership highlights
