Flood alarm in Wittenberge: Elbe reaches critical water level!

Flood alarm in Wittenberge: Elbe reaches critical water level!

Wittenberge, Deutschland - On July 11, 2025, the Elbe in Wittenberge again ensures mixed feelings in the population. The past decades have been full of flood events, especially threatening floods in 2002 and 2013 have left their mark. As elwis , which also state future water levels for July 11th: "Tomorrow a decrease is forecast to 67 cm." ВEeit from a level level of 4 meters, residents have to expect appropriate measures, while in 2013, the Elbbrücken was not blocked in 7.85 meters.

flood warning levels

Wittenberge has a sophisticated system for flood warning that defines different alarm levels:

• alarm level 1: Small flood - start of the excavation.
• alarm level 2: Medium flood - flooding of grassland.
• alarm level 3: Big flood - flooding of land and streets.
• alarm level 4: Very large flood - flooding of larger areas in built -up areas.

The level measurements are carried out by an advanced system in a level house that provides valuable data at all times. As described by Wetteronline , other cities along the Elbe currently have low levels of level.

outlook and measures

The next week remains critical because the level forecasts suggest that the water level will continue to decrease in the coming days. The values for the rest of the period until July 15, 2025 already show a decline to 67 cm for July 12. Timely evacuation is also a topic that is discussed again and again in the sessions of the crisis staff, although there are still no fixed levels for appropriate measures.

FAGHER also informs that buildings and vehicles can be towed to secure ownership in the event of an impending flooding - a measure that was luckily not necessary so far. As the past few years have shown, everything depends on nature, and we can only remain optimistic while we prepare for the challenges that may be imminent.

Fishing in the Elbe meanwhile remains allowed and continues to attract numerous hobby anglers. Day tickets cost € 13, weekly tickets 25 €, and offer a welcome break on the water.

In Wittenberge it says: "There is something!" And should a lively eye be thrown onto the water levels so that everyone will remain safe in an emergency.