Pluvial Flood Risk Assessment in Monteverde, Monteria, Colombia, by Means of Hydrological and Hydrodynamic Models

Luisa Martínez-Acosta; Juan Medrano-Barboza; Isabella Romero; Vanessa Ortega; Rafael Gómez; Neila González; Ernesto Martinez

doi:10.1007/978-3-032-19845-7_4

Pluvial Flood Risk Assessment in Monteverde, Monteria, Colombia, by Means of Hydrological and Hydrodynamic Models

Luisa Martínez-Acosta
, Juan Medrano-Barboza
, Isabella Romero
, Vanessa Ortega
, Rafael Gómez
, Neila González
, Ernesto Martinez

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference and proceedings › peer-review

Abstract

This research aims to establish the levels of pluvial flood hazard in the Monteverde neighborhood of the city of Monteria in Colombia, a zone characterized by flat topography and rapid urban growth, which exacerbate flooding risks. A hydrological and hydraulic analysis was conducted using historical precipitation data, Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The study involved creating Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) curves, performing hydraulic modeling through HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS software, and generating hazard maps for different return periods. Results indicated that while the area shows low to moderate flood hazard levels, certain zones are critically exposed due to drainage capacity constraints and urban impermeabilization. With this research, we proposed mitigation measures, including structural improvements to drainage channels and community awareness campaigns. These findings provide essential input for local urban planning and risk management strategies.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Emerging Research in Intelligent Systems - Proceedings of the ESPE CIT 2025
Editors	Gonzalo Fernando Olmedo Cifuentes, Diego Gustavo Arcos Avilés, Hernán Vinicio Lara Padilla
Publisher	Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages	47-62
Number of pages	16
ISBN (Print)	9783032198440
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-19845-7_4
State	Published - 1 May 2026
Event	20th International Multidisciplinary Congress on Science and Technology, CIT 2025 - Sangolquí, Ecuador Duration: 11 Aug 2025 → 15 Aug 2025

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Name	Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems
Volume	1880 LNNS
ISSN (Print)	2367-3370
ISSN (Electronic)	2367-3389

Conference

Conference	20th International Multidisciplinary Congress on Science and Technology, CIT 2025
Country/Territory	Ecuador
City	Sangolquí
Period	11/08/25 → 15/08/25

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© The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026.

Keywords

Flooding hazard
Hydraulic modeling
Pluvial flooding
Urban drainage
Urban hydrology

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Scientific events with a public engagement component

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Martínez-Acosta, L., Medrano-Barboza, J., Romero, I., Ortega, V., Gómez, R., González, N., & Martinez, E. (2026). Pluvial Flood Risk Assessment in Monteverde, Monteria, Colombia, by Means of Hydrological and Hydrodynamic Models. In G. F. Olmedo Cifuentes, D. G. Arcos Avilés, & H. V. Lara Padilla (Eds.), Emerging Research in Intelligent Systems - Proceedings of the ESPE CIT 2025 (pp. 47-62). (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; Vol. 1880 LNNS). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-19845-7_4

Martínez-Acosta, Luisa ; Medrano-Barboza, Juan ; Romero, Isabella et al. / Pluvial Flood Risk Assessment in Monteverde, Monteria, Colombia, by Means of Hydrological and Hydrodynamic Models. Emerging Research in Intelligent Systems - Proceedings of the ESPE CIT 2025. editor / Gonzalo Fernando Olmedo Cifuentes ; Diego Gustavo Arcos Avilés ; Hernán Vinicio Lara Padilla. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2026. pp. 47-62 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems).

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Martínez-Acosta, L , Medrano-Barboza, J, Romero, I, Ortega, V, Gómez, R, González, N & Martinez, E 2026, Pluvial Flood Risk Assessment in Monteverde, Monteria, Colombia, by Means of Hydrological and Hydrodynamic Models. in GF Olmedo Cifuentes, DG Arcos Avilés & HV Lara Padilla (eds), Emerging Research in Intelligent Systems - Proceedings of the ESPE CIT 2025. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol. 1880 LNNS, Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, pp. 47-62, 20th International Multidisciplinary Congress on Science and Technology, CIT 2025, Sangolquí, Ecuador, 11/08/25. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-19845-7_4

Pluvial Flood Risk Assessment in Monteverde, Monteria, Colombia, by Means of Hydrological and Hydrodynamic Models. / Martínez-Acosta, Luisa ; Medrano-Barboza, Juan; Romero, Isabella et al.
Emerging Research in Intelligent Systems - Proceedings of the ESPE CIT 2025. ed. / Gonzalo Fernando Olmedo Cifuentes; Diego Gustavo Arcos Avilés; Hernán Vinicio Lara Padilla. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2026. p. 47-62 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; Vol. 1880 LNNS).

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Pluvial Flood Risk Assessment in Monteverde, Monteria, Colombia, by Means of Hydrological and Hydrodynamic Models

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