Floods and droughts cost the UK billions yearly, with climate change worsening disruption.
FDRI is building the tools to help hydrological researchers and practitioners predict and manage extremes in an increasingly complex picture.
Transforming the UK’s resilience to floods and droughts
Open-access data and digital tools
Access high-resolution, near real-time data at a national and catchment scale.
An observatory for testing and discovery
Learn and experiment with innovative monitoring in real research catchments. Hire out free mobile equipment for safe, cost-effective research on hydrological extremes.
A cohesive community to share and build knowledge
Reach out to collaborate, access training, peer knowledge-sharing and resources to support your goals in hydrological problem solving.
News | 12.12.2025
35 years of Plynlimon Research Catchments data released
Event | 12.12.2025
Apply for FDRI-supported PhDs
Event | 10.12.2025
Workshop: Floodplain Flow Measurement
Working in partnership
Funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), FDRI is a collaborative effort coordinated by the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) in partnership with Imperial College, University of Bristol and the British Geological Survey.
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We are grateful to the community groups, landowners and our dedicated Catchment Champions contributing their expertise to deliver FDRI in our three target catchments.
Collaborate with us
Are you a hydrologist, someone who uses hydrological data, or builds new technologies and innovative solutions related to floods and droughts? Check out our get involved section or email us directly on FDRI@ceh.ac.uk to discuss opportunities.