CDL Director Presents at Honohu Webinar - “Preparing for an Uncertain Flood Future: AI, El Niño, and the Need for Better Observations”

On September 10th, 2026, CDL Director Dr. Philippe Tissot presented at a webinar hosted by Honohu, titled “Preparing for an Uncertain Flood Future: AI, El Niño, and the Need for Better Observations.” Speaking alongside Honohu CEO Dr. Brian Glazer and Dr. Rick Knabb, Hurricane Expert at The Weather Company, Dr Tissot highlighted the significance of extreme weather events like El Niño as they relate to “our work on coastal/compound flooding along the Texas coast, including how we use AI to predict water levels and coastal inundation.”

This research is in collaboration with Texas Sea Grant, who helped install low-cost water level sensors and collocated cameras near pain points identified by stakeholders. This research is also in collaboration and made possible by the AI2ES NSF AI Institute and FIU’s Expand AI Project. Click below to view a recording of the webinar on YouTube!