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Baltic Sea under pressure: Current water levels and storm surge warnings!
Current water levels in the Baltic Sea in Western Pomerania-Greifswald on September 3, 2025. Important information about the storm surge.
Baltic Sea under pressure: Current water levels and storm surge warnings!
Today, September 3, 2025, the water levels of the Baltic Sea in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are once again in focus. A recent analysis of water levels shows notable differences at various measuring stations along the coast. The reports from Baltic Sea newspaper and that Level portal MV provide a comprehensive overview.
The measuring stations such as Wismar, Warnemünde and Greifswald sometimes show considerable deviations from the mean water level. Historically, the highest flood level in Warnemünde is 770 cm, while the lowest value ever measured there was 332 cm. These extreme values give a clear impression of how much water levels could fluctuate in the past.
Current water levels and storm surge classes
The water levels in several places are currently as follows:
- Zingst: 522 cm (Differenz zum Mittelwasser: 15 cm)
- Bodstedt: 525 cm (Differenz zum Mittelwasser: 15 cm)
- Ralswiek: 517 cm (Differenz zum Mittelwasser: 9 cm)
- Stralsund: 241 cm (Differenz zum Mittelwasser: -6 cm)
The Ostsee-Zeitung also explains the storm surge classes: A storm surge is classified as less critical if it is between 1.00 and 1.25 m above the mean water level. Only when the water level reaches between 1.50 and 2.00 m is it considered a severe storm surge. This classification is important for coastal residents and tourists alike, as public warnings are issued by flood control centers, police and fire departments. The warnings are communicated through various channels, including radio, television and social media.
Last October there was a severe storm surge that caused immense damage of around 56 million euros. The city of Sassnitz reports a financial requirement of around 42 million euros to restore the infrastructure and a further 6 million euros needed to cover sand losses on beaches and dunes.
Summary of the current situation
The reporting on water levels in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania not only shows the current water levels, but also highlights the need for constant vigilance in coastal regions. The weather can change quickly and history has taught us that floods should not be underestimated. The public is invited to find out about water levels and take appropriate precautions, especially if there is a risk of storm surges. Further information and detailed water levels can be found on the websites of Ostsee-Zeitung and Level portal MV can be found.