Digital Twin Technology to Enhance Pajaro River Flood Management
Digital Twin Technology to Enhance Pajaro River Flood Management
US · Published Sep 1, 2026
UC Berkeley researchers have developed a 'digital twin' model to study and improve flood risk management along the Pajaro River in California.
This innovative tool allows researchers to simulate various scenarios, such as levee modifications and other flood-management strategies, to predict their impact on surrounding communities, agricultural lands, and ecosystems.

Impact & Risks

The March 2023 levee breach along the Pajaro River highlighted the region's vulnerability to flooding, which severely impacted local agriculture and displaced thousands of residents. With 1.4 million Californians living in high-risk flood zones, the digital twin aims to provide actionable insights to mitigate future risks, especially as climate change intensifies atmospheric rivers and alters precipitation patterns.

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