plausibility of extreme high discharges in the river Rhine

This report describes the contents and findings of an expert panel that discussed the underlying assumptions of the results of the study performed by the KNMI and Deltares: Implications of the KNMI'14 climate scenarios for the discharge of the Rhine and the Meuse. The focus of the discussions was the plausibility of extreme high discharges of the River Rhine at Lobith. The discussion was structured around three main assessments: 1. Assessment of the climate change and associated weather conditions leading to extreme discharges ; 2. Assessment of the runoff volumes in the basin produced during these weather events ; 3. Assessment of the propagation of the flood wave through the main river.