Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
HESS
Articles | Volume 30, issue 18
Articles | Volume 30, issue 18
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-30-5857-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-30-5857-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 30, issue 18
Research article
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16 Sep 2026
Research article |  | 16 Sep 2026

Setting the bar: benchmarks for model performances in large-sample hydrology

Jan Seibert, Marc Vis, and Sandra Pool

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We studied how well simple bucket-type models can reproduce observed river flow using large data sets from many regions in the world. Model performance varies widely depending on local conditions, so fixed performance thresholds are misleading. To better judge model performances, we propose lower and upper benchmarks. These benchmarks help to better understand what level of model performance is achievable and, thus, enable us to compare models across different catchments.
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