The Pluvial Flood Index (PFI): a new instrument for evaluating flash flood hazards and facilitating real-time warning

Weiler, Markus; Krumm, Julia; Haag, Ingo; Leistert, Hannes; Schmit, Max; Steinbrich, Andreas; Hänsler, Andreas

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