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Flood alarms in MV: current water levels and storm surge warnings!
On November 6th, 2025, the article provides information about current Baltic Sea water levels in Rostock and Warnemünde as well as flood warnings.
Flood alarms in MV: current water levels and storm surge warnings!
What is happening in the coastal regions of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania today is of considerable interest to the entire population. On November 6th, 2025, the region will once again be dominated by water levels, as the levels along the Baltic Sea in the Wismar, Warnemünde, Althagen and other places area are once again cause for concern. Loud Baltic Sea newspaper The current measured values are crucial for assessing a possible storm surge.
In Warnemünde, the average values for mean low water (MNW) and mean high water (MHW) are important. The average value for the MNW is 407 cm, while the MHW was measured at 617 cm. These values come from a period of ten years (November 1st, 2010 to October 31st, 2020). The highest value the region has ever reached was particularly alarming: 770 cm on November 13, 1872. The lowest water was recorded on October 18, 1967 at 332 cm.
The dangers of flooding
The storm surge classes are also an important aspect. They are broken down as follows: A storm surge is between 1.00 and 1.25 m above the average water level, while a very severe storm surge reaches values of over 2.00 m. The last severe storm surges have already caused considerable damage. Damages of 56 million euros were reported in October, with the city of Sassnitz requesting funding of around 42 million euros to restore infrastructure.
As is well known, flood warnings are issued by various bodies, including flood control centers, the police and the fire brigade. Information is provided across a wide range of channels: from radio and television to digital platforms and social media. In times of flooding, it is important to be well informed.
Economic consequences of storm surges
The financial impact should not be underestimated. Six million euros were needed to compensate for the loss of sand on beaches and dunes through artificial nourishment. A good hand is required to protect our coasts from the dangers of nature while maintaining their tourist appeal.
By working together, residents and those responsible can respond to the challenges that such situations pose. Although floods cannot be predicted, the wise use of available resources can have a major impact on dealing with the consequences.
More broadly, we should also look at the economic landscape that such circumstances impact. The European internal market is more important than ever before, and that European economic area ensures that countries such as Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, without joining the EU, can still benefit from the benefits of the market. Cooperation in this context is also likely to be crucial for dealing with flood events in the future.
In summary, it is important that we stand together and protect our coasts wisely, even in times of uncertainty. Floods can not only have serious financial consequences, but can also have a severe impact on the environment. Let us work together to ensure that we are well informed and act in a timely manner.