Flood in Germany (2024-05-31)

Starting in the early morning of 31st May 2024, continuous rain (about 50 to 150 l/m2 in 48 hours) is expected in wide areas of Southern and Eastern Germany (potentially affected states: Bavaria, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Hesse, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia). Although uncertainties of the forecast still have to be considered, competent authorities expect flooding of different severities in wide areas. Following formal flash flood EFAS notifications, Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide initial rough estimation, flood extent and damage assessment emergency mapping for some potentially affected regions.