This book introduces the fundamentals of hydrology and highlights how AI and Machine Learning are transforming water resource modeling. It explains hydrological data types, traditional modeling limits, and modern data-driven approaches. Supervised, unsupervised, deep, and reinforcement learning methods are presented through real applications such as streamflow forecasting, groundwater prediction, and flood mapping. By combining physical and AI-based models, the book provides innovative solutions for sustainable and resilient water management. It serves as a practical resource for researchers, students, and professionals seeking AI-driven tools for climate-adaptive water planning
Part I: Foundations of Hydrology and Artificial Intelligence
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Hydrology and the Role of AI
Part II: Hydrological Data and Traditional Modeling Systems
Chapter 2: Hydrological Data – Types, Characteristics, and Global Sources
Part III: Machine Learning – Concepts, Algorithms, and Data Resources
Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Machine Learning in Hydrology
Part IV: Applications of Machine Learning in Hydrology and Future Perspectives
Chapter 4: Applied Machine Learning in Hydrology