Warning of floods: Current levels on the Baltic Sea on June 14, 2025

Warning of floods: Current levels on the Baltic Sea on June 14, 2025

Rostock, Deutschland - On June 14, 2025, people on the Baltic Sea coast look particularly carefully at the water levels in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The weather conditions are tense and the water levels vary in the different locations, which ensures nervousness for both residents and vacationers. According to Ostsee Zeitung Report various measurements such as Wismar and Warnemünde and Stralsund partly troubling values. In the event of flooding, people often take important precautions in their own hands. 

The current water level in Warnemünde shows an average water level of 511 cm, which is 4 cm above the middle water. The highest flood stand that was ever measured was 770 cm on November 13, 1872. All of these values ​​underline the need for precautionary measures, especially when you consider that the last storm surge caused damage of up to 56 million euros last October. The city of Sassnitz was particularly severely affected, which requires financial support of 42 million euros to restore its tourist infrastructure and port protection systems [Baltic Sea Zeitung] (https://www.ostsee-zeitung.de/lokales/ostsee-hochwasser-aktuelle-pegelstaend-in-rostock wismar-greifswald-am-14-2025-js46p6derzebzc2mvfmuylzehen.html).

level levels at a glance

The current data is not only important for trend observations, but also offer live insights into the situation. Here are some values ​​from different measuring stations on the stand on June 14, 2025:

location water level (cm) difference to the middle water (cm)
zingst 527 21
Bodstedt 529 20
ralswiek 514 6
Stralsund 244 -3
Warnemünde 511 4

The calculations of the level portal show where the water masses are currently very popular in the region. In Wismar, Greifswald and other places, people are particularly vigilant.

safety precautions and recommendations

The responsible institutions, such as the police and fire brigade, are ready to warn and provide support for floods. Required safety precautions include the parking of electricity and gas, as well as securing important objects. If an evacuation is necessary, it is advisable to keep hand luggage available and to look for protection on higher floors. Emergency numbers such as 112 (fire brigade) and 110 (police) are particularly important in such situations [Baltic Sea Zeitung] (https://www.ostsee-zeitung.de/lokales/ostsee-hochwasser-aktuelle-pegelstaend-in-rostock wismar-greifswald-am-14-2025-js46p6derzebzc2mvfmuylzehen.html).

Unsermissible nature always brings challenges, and in particular the residents on the coast are required to constantly adapt to new weather conditions. The view of the water levels will continue to be decisive in order to be able to react well prepared to possible storm events.

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