Attention Baltic Sea: Heavy storm surge brings flood risk to MV!

Attention Baltic Sea: Heavy storm surge brings flood risk to MV!

On July 14, 2025, the Baltic Sea faces a new challenge - a storm surge is expected that significantly increases the water level. This situation primarily affects the coasts of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where the water levels already reach troubling values. As the Ostsee-Zeitung reported, the stations in this state currently measure troubling water levels. The region is experiencing a noticeable increase that the persistent east wind causes.

The situation in the Bay of Lübeck is seen particularly critically, which can expect a severe storm surge. At the Flensburger Förde, a level of up to 2.00 meters above the middle flood is even predicted, as the Stern reports. Affected residents and holidaymakers are called to take precautions at an early stage and to find out about the current situation.

water levels and storm flood classes

In order to better assess the situation, it is important to understand the various storm surge classes. According to the Ostsee-Zeitung The following categories apply:

• storm surge: 1.00 - 1.25 m over medium water level.
• Middle storm surge: 1.25 - 1.50 m.
• heavy storm surge: 1.50 - 2.00 m.
• very severe storm surge: over 2.00 m.

The warnings of floods are output by flood centers and can be distributed via numerous channels such as radio, television and social media. In the last serious storm surge in October last year, massive damage of 56 million euros was recorded, which once again illustrates the urgency of the current situation.

consequences for residents and infrastructure

The storm surge, which could last up to 40 hours, not only brings with it increased water levels, but also the risk of flooding near the coast. Floods are already inevitable in the event of the mask, and the responsible authorities are preparing for beach clearance and possible steep bank dropouts. Environment Minister Tobias Goldschmidt urged coastal dwellers for caution and provided recommendation for information procurement.

The Danish police have also announced measures in this context and urges residents and vacationers to leave the coastal areas in the south and east of Denmark. There, water levels could rise up to 2.4 meters above normal value, which also tightens the security situation.

Overall, it can be seen that the current storm surge on the Baltic Sea is to be taken seriously. The German Weather Service warns of hurried gusts of up to 110 km/h on the Schleswig-Holstein coast and also announces extremely low water levels for the North Sea coast. Ferry connections are already affected and timetable changes are necessary until the weekend. Stay informed and secure yourself in good time!