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Danger of flooding on the Elbe: Wittenberge is preparing!
Current information on flood warnings and water levels on the Elbe near Wittenberge on July 5, 2025.
Danger of flooding on the Elbe: Wittenberge is preparing!
Today, July 5, 2025, the city of Wittenberge and the surrounding area are once again faced with the question: Is there flooding in the house? Over the years, the Elbe has repeatedly caused a stir and, in particularly devastating cases such as 2002 and 2013, led to major floods. These historical reviews cast a shadow on the current water levels, which, according to maz-online.de, are currently still below the critical values.
Current water level measurements show a level of 85 cm for Wittenberge. This is a worrying level and, although still within Alert Level 1, if it continues to rise, it could bring the first signs of flooding. Martin Ferch, a spokesman for the city, urges vigilance and emphasizes the great importance of taking official warnings and advice seriously.
Assessment of flood warning levels
The flood warning levels are clearly defined and help to identify potential dangers in good time:
- Alarmstufe 1: Kleines Hochwasser, es beginnt die Ausuferung.
- Alarmstufe 2: Mittleres Hochwasser, Überflutung von Grünland.
- Alarmstufe 3: Großes Hochwasser, Überflutung von Grundstücken.
- Alarmstufe 4: Sehr großes Hochwasser, Überflutung größerer Flächen.
According to Levelonline.wsv.de, the water levels in other parts of the Elbe are currently as follows:
| Location | Water level (cm) |
|---|---|
| Schoena | 62 |
| Pirna | 86 |
| Dresden | 53 |
| Meissen | 99 |
| Wittenberge | 85 |
| Hamburg | 655 |
Preparations and safety measures
The city is well prepared: the level measurement takes place in a special measuring system in the gauge house, which continuously records the values. In addition, people in Wittenberg are informed via local media and sirens when there are flood warnings. Evacuation decisions are made by the responsible crisis teams, although no fixed water level is defined from which an evacuation is initiated.
The Elbe bridge in Wittenberge, which has been in operation since 1978 and is 1,110 meters long, as well as the railway bridge, which was opened in 1987, are essential traffic arteries, the use of which also comes under critical scrutiny in the event of flooding. If flooding is imminent, vehicles can be towed away, which is decided by the public order office.
You can also find out about extreme hydrological events and the development of the Elbe on the Undine platform, which provides detailed information on current and historical water levels. This platform, named after the mythological water spirit, links various hydrological data and provides a supra-regional, uniform representation that is particularly helpful in times of crisis.
The weather situation remains tense and it is still crucial to keep an eye on the conditions on the Elbe. We will keep you updated on all developments!