FLOOD COMPETENCE CENTER
The network for holistic flood prevention and flood risk management
The Flood Competence Center (HKC) is a non-profit association from Germany that connects flood-affected citizens and stakeholders in flood risk management to build a unique network. The HKC was founded in 2007 and consists of almost 200 members and cooperations. The members of the HKC are composed of national and international institutions and municipalities, citizens and policy-makers, science and economy.
The HKC brings together science and practice for the purpose of holistic flood risk management, promoting sustainable development and the provision and transfer of expertise.
Use the knowledge of our network for your projects. We are glad to support you. Week look forward to welcoming you.
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Topics and projects
Core fields of the HKC
The HKC effectively contributes to the development of practice-relevant knowledge by carrying out its own projects.
The extraordinary professional composition of the HKC enables an extensive conception and implementation of such projects.
The following pages provide information about our projects and the current state of implementation .
dates & EVENTS
Here you will find upcoming dates & events of the HKC and related events of interest
17. December 2025
IKT-StarkRegenCongress 2025
When heavy rainfall becomes the new normal, wastewater companies and local authorities face major challenges. The IKT Heavy Rain Congress 2025, which will take place online on 17 and 18 December 2025, will address the question of how findings can be turned into concrete strategies and effective measures.
15. January 2026
56th International Hydraulic Engineering Symposium Aachen (IWASA)
The Institut für Wasserbau und Wasserwirtschaft der RWTH Aachen University (Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management, RWTH Aachen University) invites you to the 56th Internationales Wasserbau-Symposium Aachen (IWASA). The event will take place on January 15 and 16, 2026, at the forum M of the Mayersche Buchhandlung Aachen (forum M event venue at Mayersche Bookstore Aachen) and online.
NEws At a glance
Here you will find news of the HKC and of related subjects of interest
Flood protection action day at the Gymnicher Mühle
On Friday, 29 August 2025, the Erftverband and the intermunicipal flood protection cooperation (hwsErft) invite you to a flood protection action day at the Gymnicher Mühle Nature Park Centre from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Hesse expands early warning system against heavy rainfall
Following a successful pilot project in the district of Fulda, the German state of Hesse is introducing a digital early warning system for heavy rainfall and flooding in additional regions.
Summer break of the office from 7th August to 25th August 2025!
This year, the office will be taking a summer break from 7th to 25 August 2025.
HKC Newsletter Nr.3 2025
We’re excited to share the third edition of our 2025 newsletter with you!