Formation of the June 2013 Flood in Central Europe with a focus on Germany

• Chapter III: The days before heavy rain are significant for flood formation
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• Introduction
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• Weather in the days before the flood
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• The significance of extreme soil moisture at the end of May 2013
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• The influence of snow cover

Introduction

Each German state has a responsibility to issue flood forecasts, so there is an effective collaboration between the states and the Deutscher Wetterdienst. In addition to rainfall, the condition of the soil is also very important. If the precipitation cannot penetrate the soil, the flood could be intensified as the water is forced to move above the surface and along creeks and rivers.