TY  - JOUR
A1  - Bung, Daniel Bernhard
T1  - Extreme flooding in Western Germany: some thoughts on hazards, return periods and risk
T2  - Hydrolink
N2  - The low-pressure system Bernd involved extreme rainfalls in the Western part of Germany in July 2021,
resulting in major floods, severe damages and a tremendous number of casualties. Such extreme events
are rare and full flood protection can never be ensured with reasonable financial means. But still, this
event must be starting point to reconsider current design concepts. This article aims at sharing some
thoughts on potential hazards, the selection of return periods and remaining risk with the focus on Germany.
Y1  - 2024
UR  - https://opus.bibliothek.fh-aachen.de/opus4/frontdoor/index/index/docId/11497
IS  - 4
SP  - 108
EP  - 113
PB  - International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR)
CY  - Madrid
ER  -