With the release of v2.14, Blue Water Intelligence continues to strengthen the performance and reach of its hydrological forecasting service. This update focuses on a key improvement: significantly faster access to forecasts, alongside expanded geographic coverage and ongoing model enhancements.
We’re pleased to announce the release of version 2.14 of the BWI service on April 2, 2026, bringing faster forecast access and expanded coverage.
The most impactful change in this release is a 3× reduction in latency for forecast requests.
In practical terms, this means that when users request a forecast – for example when loading a river graph – results are now delivered much faster. This improvement enhances the overall user experience and supports more efficient decision-making, especially in operational contexts where timely access to data is critical.
Version 2.14 also marks an important step in the expansion of BWI’s models in Europe.
The platform now includes coverage in southern Belgium, supported by the integration of new regional datasets. This development is part of a broader effort to extend forecasting capabilities across the country, with additional models and regions to follow in upcoming releases.
Several updates in this release contribute to improving model performance and expanding capabilities:
These developments reflect BWI’s ongoing effort to refine its modelling framework and adapt it to a wide range of hydrological contexts.
While v2.14 introduces a major performance improvement, it also lays the groundwork for upcoming developments – from expanded geographic coverage to enhanced data integration and modelling capabilities.
The next release, v2.15, scheduled for May 6, will continue this momentum, with further improvements expected across both performance and model accuracy.
As hydrological systems become increasingly variable and complex, these continuous iterations are key to delivering reliable, scalable and actionable water intelligence.
