Retrospective flood temporal analysis in Saarland, Germany (2024-05-17)

The aim of this activation, a 'Retrospective flood temporal analysis which occurred in the Saarland, Germany' which occurred in the second half of May 2024, is to provide the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) of Germany with an assessment of the flood temporal analysis via modelling over the AOI and the related statistics.The AOI extents over the South-West of Germany, covering the Saarland State, including the rivers Blies in the east and Saar in the west. In connection with the low-pressure system 'Katinka', persistent and heavy precipitation occurred in the wider area, especially in the period from the 16th to 19th May 2024 which led to local flooding and further damage. Starting from the 17th May 2024 a flood event was reported affecting Saarland region in Germany. The German Weather Service (DWD) reported more than 100 liters per square meter rain in 24 hours, an exceptionally high amount of precipitation.