Articles | Volume 26, issue 5
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-2319-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-2319-2026
Research article
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20 May 2026
Research article |  | 20 May 2026

Culvert blockages in 2D-hydrodynamic flash flood modeling: quantifying the impact on flood dynamics and mitigation strategies

Leon Frederik De Vos, Karan Mahajan, Daniel Caviedes-Voullième, and Nils Rüther

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Culvert Blockage in Catchment Floods Leon Frederik De Vos https://osf.io/6m5nb/?view_only=c3f6c563d4bc44ff844bfa48d2038116

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In this study, we assess the impact of culvert blockages on flash flood dynamics. Applying the 2D Shallow Water Equations, we model multiple flash flood and blockage scenarios within a steep catchment in central Germany. The results emphasize the need for accurate culvert representation in hydrodynamic models and demonstrate how scenario-based blockage modeling can support the identification of critical infrastructure and the development of targeted mitigation measures.
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