How Dearborn is improving stormwater systems to prevent future floods
September 25, 2025
“This summer, we also renewed a contract for flood monitoring systems that report the status and severity of water levels in areas of the city with higher risk of pooling stormwater and flooding. Because of our monitoring efforts, we know that the log jam cleanups have delivered exceptional results. We’re actually moving water out of our city at a 70% faster rate during rain events, which is remarkable.”
— Mayor Abdullah Hammoud
New sensors are designed to predict flooding in Chicago
August 17, 2025
At the core of the initiative are wireless floodwater sensors that, using sonar technology, can calculate the depth of nearby water in seconds. The idea is to deploy a network of these sensors citywide, which together will be able to track when and where water levels are rising during a storm.
Verizon launches flood sensors in Chicago
August 12, 2025
Hyfi’s platform combines its wireless, solar-powered water level sensors and its web-based app to provide a real-time map of flood conditions in surrounding areas, informed by the sensors’ observations of the water level.
High-tech sensors deployed to help combat Chicago flooding issues
August 11, 2025
The high-tech sensors, which will be installed under flood-prone viaducts and low-lying areas across Chicago, are designed to give residents, businesses, and first responders real-time information when minutes count.
How Verizon and Hyfi are using smart tech to fight flooding in Chicago
August 11, 2025
Verizon’s Donna Epps explains a groundbreaking partnership with tech startup Hyfi that aims to fight flooding in Chicago.
Chicago Launches Flood-Warning System as Rainstorms Intensify
August 15, 2025
This week, Chicago rolled out a new flood detection warning system. The water tech startup Hyfi, in partnership with Verizon Communications Inc., began installing 50 sensors in flood-prone areas across the city.
In Chicago, Verizon is building a network you won't use for calls, but you definitely need
August 12, 2025
Verizon has just introduced a network of sensors in Chicago – these are not for you to get faster 5G and better TikTok connectivity. Instead, the carrier has rolled out something way more important: floodwater sensors, aimed at improving real-time monitoring in areas vulnerable to flooding.
Chicago has highest number of unreported flood-prone properties, data shows
August 11, 2025
The city of Chicago has the highest number of unreported flood-prone properties in the U.S. according to data from the New York Times, but a new app aims to help neighborhoods become more resilient.
Chicago to install 50 flood sensors providing real-time alerts of flash flooding
August 11, 2025
Some brand-new technology is rolling out across Chicago to address flooding problems. It's an early warning system using special flood sensors, and it's said it could make a difference. Many of the flood sensors will be in the Chatham neighborhood, where CBS News Chicago has covered flooding issues for years.
Verizon deploys high-tech floodwater sensors across Chicago to boost city's disaster resilience
August 11, 2025
Today, in partnership with Hyfi and the Center for Neighborhood Technology, Verizon launches its floodwater sensors in the city of Chicago to provide city managers, emergency preparedness officials and affected communities with a groundbreaking level of information to mitigate the catastrophic impacts of flooding.
Verizon installing 50 flood sensors in Chicago to provide real-time alerts about flash flooding
July 29, 2025
Only days after intense rain flooded out streets and homes on the South and Southwest sides of Chicago, the city plans to launch a new high-tech system to warn people about flash flooding.
Chicago Flooding Gets a Closer Look With New Sensor Project
August 13, 2025
A project to analyze flooding in south Chicago will eventually consist of about 50 sensors transmitting data in real time for analysts and emergency responders.
The Verizon Disaster Resilience: Flood Sensor Initiative is helping New Orleans fight back against devastating storms.
June 2, 2025
In collaboration with technology startup Hyfi, the city of New Orleans, the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans and United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA), the flood sensor initiative utilizes Hyfi flood sensors that collect real-time data, transmitted over Verizon’s 5G network, and provides disaster preparedness workshops and resources for the community.
Charlotte County uses storm surge gauges for flood protection
May 7, 2025
A young tech company is helping Charlotte County become more resilient to storm surge events by providing local crews and officials with real-time information to stay ahead of flooding risks.
TIDE TRACKER: Charlotte County installs new real-time tide sensors
April 19, 2025
Charlotte County is turning to new technology to improve how it tracks tides and storm surges, installing five real-time tide sensors across Charlotte Harbor.
North Ridgeville to test high-tech flooding sensors
April 16, 2025
North Ridgeville Public Works officials have begun using Hyfi water detection sensors to monitor water flow and water levels at key locations throughout the city.
New technology helps Willoughby Hills track water level info on Chagrin River amid flooding
April 6, 2025
Willoughby Hills launches a dashboard to provide residents real-time Chagrin River water levels as Northeast Ohio recovers from flash flooding.
New New Orleans flood sensors will deliver real-time data
July 23, 2024
New sensors being installed across New Orleans will soon deliver real-time flooding data to city officials.
Check river water levels in real time; HyFi technology tells Shiawassee River users when conditions are safe
Apr 1, 2022
HyFi, a water level reporting agency based out of Ann Arbor, installed mroe than a dozen sensors along the river in September 2020. Users can see the water depth in Fenton at the LeRoy Street bridge or at the Torrey Road bridge in real time.
Announcing Nearly $1.5 M of Investments in Two Project Teams
January 30, 2025
In this implementation project, Hyfi will develop an open-source, AI-driven Digital Operator Toolbox to help operators better manage stormwater. The innovative decision support tool intends to reduce errors that lead to nutrient runoff, sediment loss, and overflow events.
What can self-driving cars teach us about addressing coastal flooding? | Branko Kerkez | TEDxBoston
January 30, 2025
This new generation of smart water systems might reduce urban flooding plaguing coastal cities with relatively low-cost interventions compared to massive new infrastructure project budgets.
United Way of Southeast Louisiana and Verizon announce installation of groundbreaking Hyfi Stormwater Detection Sensors
July 18, 2024
United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA), Verizon, Hyfi, New Orleans City Council, community partners and residents gathered Thursday at the J. Wayne Leonard Prosperity City (2041 Canal Street) to celebrate the rollout of a new technology for stormwater detection in the greater New Orleans area.
Top Guns: The Best Copilot for a Water Manager is Real Time Data
October 4, 2021
With additional investments from GLPF and others, Hyfi has developed a more portable, self-contained sensor that is already helping manage wetlands and watersheds feeding Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario.
The City of New Orleans, United Way and Verizon Announce the Integration of Hyfi Flood Sensor Data onto Streetwise
December 5, 2024
Following an initial citywide installation of 27 Hyfi sensors, water level readings from these wireless, solar-powered sensors became available to stormwater professionals on a web-based app and provide emergency responders with real time awareness of flooding during Francine’s landfall.
Hyfi Sensor Platform Wins Verizon Climate Resilience Prize
Apr 6, 2022
The 2-year-old startup company recently was recognized during Verizon’s inaugural Climate Resilience Prize competition as a top-performing technical solution among more than 130 other startup companies.
Hyfi device monitors Shiawassee River in Chesaning
October 03, 2020
On Thursday, Sept. 24, Hyfi, an Ann Arbor company, installed a sensor-driven river monitoring device on the bridge over the Shiawassee River in downtown Chesaning. The data collected by the sensor is designed to benefit paddlers, fishermen, stormwater managers and emergency responders, enabling them to stay up to date on the latest conditions on the Shiawassee River.
Before, during and after severe weather, Verizon’s got you
May 7, 2025
Verizon has rolled out flood sensor technology, in partnership with innovative start-up Hyfi, to use our network and data to spread urgent messages about flood risks within communities, helping people to confidently prepare for and mitigate their damaging effects.