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The Elbe is high: Wittenberge is in danger of flooding - that's what you need to know!
Current information on the water level of the Elbe near Wittenberge on August 30, 2025 and flood warning levels in Prignitz.
The Elbe is high: Wittenberge is in danger of flooding - that's what you need to know!
On August 30, 2025, the Elbe will once again cause excitement and concern in the region. The history of this powerful current is marked by floods that reached devastating proportions in 2002 and 2013. Loud maz online There are currently flood warnings that are intended to prepare the population for possible flooding.
The city of Wittenberge has already taken preventive measures. Martin Ferch, a spokesman for the city, emphasizes the importance of following the authorities' instructions and appeals to keep onlookers away from endangered areas. The water level of the Elbe is continuously recorded by a precise measuring system and stored digitally.
Water levels and warning levels
The latest water level measurements show that in many cities along the Elbe the water levels are worryingly below the long-term average values. In Wittenberge the water level is 99 cm, which is 55% below the average of 223 cm. These values were updated at 1:00 p.m. on August 30, 2025, as weatheronline reported.
- Schöna: Aktueller Pegelstand 89 cm, 46 % unter dem Mittelwert
- Dresden: Aktueller Pegelstand 75 cm, 49 % unter dem Mittelwert
- Meißen: Aktueller Pegelstand 99 cm, 51 % unter dem Mittelwert
- Riesa: Aktueller Pegelstand 117 cm, 46 % unter dem Mittelwert
- Wittenberg: Aktueller Pegelstand 75 cm, 61 % unter dem Mittelwert
- Magdeburg: Aktueller Pegelstand 57 cm, 60 % unter dem Mittelwert
The flood warning levels in Brandenburg range from alert level 1 for small floods to alert level 4, which announces very large floods and the flooding of larger areas. A water level of around 4 meters means that the water at Nedwighafen begins to run and the parking lot is closed. At critical locations such as the bridges over the Elbe, there may also be closures, not only due to the water level, but also because of traffic safety, as reported by environment.sachsen.de is mentioned.
Precautions and information routes
The population is called upon to regularly inform themselves about developments. Warnings are issued via local media as well as sirens and loudspeaker announcements, while decisions about possible evacuations are made by the crisis team. Although no vehicle removals are currently required to secure ownership, the situation remains tense and is being closely monitored.
In short: the summer has left its mark and the Elbe remains an uncertain companion in the region. The authorities are standing by to protect the population as best as possible and to be prepared for all eventualities.