Naghedi, Reza, Huang, Xiao, Piadeh, Farzad ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4958-6968, Behzadian, Kourosh ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1459-8408 and Guo, Qianwen (2026) Flood impacts on transportation infrastructure: current trends and future perspectives. Natural Hazards Review, 27 (3).

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Abstract

Flooding poses a growing threat to transportation networks worldwide, disrupting critical infrastructure, mobility, and economic activities. As the backbone of societal functioning, resilient transportation systems are vital for disaster response, economic stability, and equitable access. This review synthesises recent advancements and methodologies in assessing flood impacts on transportation infrastructure, focusing on data integration, modeling approaches, and impact assessments. Employing critical, scientometric and bibliometric analyses, the study maps the landscape of current research, highlights emerging trends, and identifies key gaps, including underrepresentation of advanced AI techniques, limited focus on diverse flood types, and insufficient integration of climate change projections. While pluvial flooding dominates the literature, underexplored areas such as snowmelt and coastal flooding demand greater attention. The review underscores the potential of interdisciplinary collaboration, real-time data application, and standardised frameworks to enhance resilience. By addressing these gaps, this work offers a roadmap for future research to safeguard transportation networks against escalating flood risks and align them with sustainable urban development goals.

Item Type:	Article
Identifier:	10.1061/NHREFO.NHENG-2558
Keywords:	Accessibility; Flooding; Flood Impacts; Mobility; Modelling; Transportation infrastructure
Subjects:	Natural sciences > Environmental sciences > Floods Construction and engineering
Date Deposited:	29 Sep 2026
Dates:	Date Publication status 1 August 2026 Published 2026 UNSPECIFIED
School, department or research centre:	School of Computing and Engineering
Keywords:	Accessibility; Flooding; Flood Impacts; Mobility; Modelling; Transportation infrastructure
URI:	https://repository.uwl.ac.uk/id/eprint/15450
Sustainable Development Goals:	Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation	Sustainable Development Goals:	Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure	Sustainable Development Goals:	Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities	Sustainable Development Goals:	Goal 13: Climate Action

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