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
08. November 2025, ab 14:00 Uhr
Climate adaptation in dialogue – extreme weather events becoming more frequent?
On November 8, 2025, the CCaritasverband Westeifel e. V. invites you to the event “Climate Adaptation in Dialogue – Extreme Events Becoming More Frequent” in Bitburg – featuring inspiring talks, discussions, and exchanges on how to address the impacts of climate change.
13. November 2025
Next Floodlabel Expert Training in November 2025 !
The next FLOODLABEL expert training will take place on November 13 and 14, 2025!
20. November 2025, ab 13:30 Uhr
The Hochwassernotgemeinschaft Rhein e. V. (Rhine Flood Emergency Association) invites you to its general meeting in Neuss on 20 November 2025, featuring exciting specialist presentations, the presentation of the Flood Award and the latest reports on the association's work.
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
Heavy flooding in New York
A severe thunderstorm caused massive flooding in New York on Monday evening!
Heatwave in Germany - threat of severe weather
Germany is currently experiencing an extreme heatwave. In large parts of the country, temperatures will rise to up to 40 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday. The west, south and center of the country are particularly affected. Tropical nights with temperatures above 24 degrees make it difficult to cool down.
Insure houses against flooding: It gets expensive in risk areas
In Bavaria, only around one in two homes is currently insured against natural hazards such as flooding - even though more and more homes are located in risk zones. Analyses by the comparison portal Verivox show: For a 150 m² house with a PV system, natural hazard protection costs around €116 per year in “normal” areas - but over €1,900 in high-risk flood zones, i.e. more than 15 times as much.
Heavy rain in the Stuttgart region: water levels rise - flood risk remains low