Precipitation scenarios
The flood simulations are calculated on the basis of possible precipitation scenarios.
Please select a precipitation scenario.
Reference scenario
Alpine foothills, Swiss plateau
Duration
days
Mean
mm
Maximum
mm
Wet preconditions
Alpine foothills, Swiss plateau
Duration
days
Mean
mm
Maximum
mm
Precipitation+
Alpine foothills, Swiss plateau
Duration
days
Mean
mm
Maximum
mm
Precipitation+, 5 days
Alpine foothills, Swiss plateau
Duration
days
Mean
mm
Maximum
mm
Reference scenario, West
Jura mountains, Emmental
Duration
days
Mean
mm
Maximum
mm
West+
Western Switzerland, Canton of Bern
Duration
days
Mean
mm
Maximum
mm
Focus on lakes, 3 days
Northern Alps, Southern Alps
Duration
days
Mean
mm
Maximum
mm
Focus on lakes, 5 days
Northern Alps, Southern Alps
Duration
days
Mean
mm
Maximum
mm
Worst case
Northern side of the Alps
Duration
days
Mean
mm
Maximum
mm
Guide for selecting an appropriate scenario