FloodSim

About

FloodSim casts you as a UK regional planner tasked with reducing flood risk over a three year period. Each turn you allocate budget to build defences reinforce drainage systems or prioritize emergency response plans. The game tracks casualties economic damage and policy effectiveness as storms and river overflows test your strategies. Decisions ripple across seasons with long term consequences for communities and infrastructure. Designed as an educational tool in partnership with insurance company Norwich Union the game emphasizes practical flood management over traditional gameplay mechanics. Its browser based format and lack of installation made it accessible for public outreach though its methodical pace and narrow focus may feel dated by modern standards. The stark presentation prioritizes data over polish making it a functional if austere simulation of real world disaster planning.