CIROH, a partnership between NOAA and The University of Alabama, is a national consortium committed to advancing water prediction – the forecasting of streamflow entering water systems, extreme events such as floods and droughts, and water quality – and building community resilience to water-related challenges. CIROH scientists, from 28 different institutions—academic, government, and private, work to improve the understanding of hydrologic processes, operational hydrologic forecasting techniques and workflows, community water modeling, translation of forecasts to actionable products, and use of water predictions in decision making.
Goals
Research Leader
Advance research and leadership in support of NOAA’s Office of Water Prediction mission to: “collaboratively research, develop and deliver state-of-the science national hydrologic analyses, forecast information, data, guidance, and equitable decision-support services to inform essential emergency management and water resources decisions across all time scales;”
Knowledge Mobilizer
Reinforce the NWS National Water Center’s mission to “promote collaboration across the scientific community, serving as both a catalyst to accelerate the transition of research into operations and a center of excellence for water resources science, information, and prediction services;” and
Community Catalyst
Strengthen communities of practice to synthesize a new generation of interdisciplinary and innovative research products, education, and outreach supporting NOAA’s vision of a water- and weather-ready nation.
CIROH IN THE NEWS
CIROH Builds on AGU24 Momentum as It Prepares for AGU25: Advancing Water Prediction and Connection Through Science
November 12, 2025
By: Ryan Ruiz
CIROH is building on the momentum of AGU24 as it prepares for AGU25 in New Orleans, where leaders in Earth and space science will gather under the theme “Where Science Connects Us.” From advancing water prediction and community modeling to training the next generation of scientists, CIROH will highlight innovations that strengthen resilience and support communities nationwide.
CIROH 2025 Science Meeting: Research-to-Operations Breakthroughs and Outstanding Achievements
October 14, 2025
By: Ryan Ruiz
CIROH’s 2025 Science Meeting united 220 researchers and partners to advance water prediction, showcase research-to-operations breakthroughs and celebrate outstanding contributions driving innovation and community resilience nationwide.
CIROH and AWI Highlight Education and Outreach at Alabama Water Resources Conference
October 14, 2025
By: Ryan Ruiz
Water leaders from across Alabama came together in Orange Beach for the 2025 Alabama Water Resources Conference, sharing research, sparking collaboration and tackling the state’s toughest water challenges.
CIROH-Funded Team Develops AI-Powered Satellite System for River Ice Detection
September 26, 2025
By: Ryan Ruiz
Springtime river ice floods threaten northern communities, but a CIROH-funded project is changing that. A team at Stevens Institute of Technology, led by Dr. Marouane Temimi, has developed a system that combines satellite imagery and machine learning to monitor river ice in near real-time.
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