 The study uses SAR images from Sentinel-1 to assess flood hazard in tropical regions by examining seasonal variations in inundation magnitudes and reflectance of riparian flora during the rainy and dry seasons. The results show that SAR images are useful for monitoring inundation coverage and identifying lake basin-specific features such as highland areas, shoreline, water, and riparian vegetation. Seasonally, inundated sizes were higher in February and October, while backscatter values of inundated parts varied from minus 16 to minus 19 dB, while those of riparian vegetation were higher in May and August. The study demonstrates a clear correlation between riparian vegetation, hydrology, and climate variables. This article was authored by Bernard Byser and Joshua Wanuma.