Analysis and modeling of a ooding event in the framework of the DRIHM project

Abstract

In early November 2011 a pertorbation affecting the Mediterranean area led to heavy rainfall and ash- oods in Catalonia and northern Italy. This paper analyses the situation that led to that event and compares the use of different modeling scenarios in the framework of the DRIHM project, which provides tools for the interoperability of meteorological and hydrological models. A synthesis of the main models used in operative simulations for ooding events is also presented.