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Elbe in Dresden: water levels are rising – ferries are starting to operate again!
Current water levels on the Elbe in Dresden after heavy rain: shipping is picking up speed again. Information from July 13, 2025.
Elbe in Dresden: water levels are rising – ferries are starting to operate again!
The Elbe in Dresden is currently showing an impressive side: After the intense rainfall between Friday afternoon and Sunday morning, in which over 20 liters of precipitation fell per square meter, the water level in the Saxon capital has risen. A water level of 58 centimeters was measured on Sunday morning, an increase of just 45 centimeters the previous week. However, the level is still classified as low water, as is the case sächsische.de reported.
Current measurements on July 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (CEST) show a water level of 63 centimeters with a flow of 96.1 m³/s, which makes shipping on the Elbe easier. Even the weather situation played its part: the precipitation band extended across the entire Elbe catchment area, which could now lead to a continuous rise in water levels. It was also found that the level in Dresden is more than 57% below the average, but a positive end is in sight, as the measured values indicate an increasing trend, according to the analysis by wetteronline.de.
Regional water levels under the microscope
A look at the water situation in neighboring cities also shows interesting developments. Here are some current water levels as of July 13, 2025:
- Dresden: 63 cm, steigend
- Meißen: 108 cm, steigend
- Riesa: 121 cm, steigend
- Torgau: 46 cm, gleichbleibend
- Pretzsch-Mauken: 26 cm, gleichbleibend
The information from the water level portal environment.sachsen.de According to the report, the water level is still below average in many places. While projects to improve shipping routes on the Elbe are being planned, it is a good sign that water levels are expected to continue to rise.
Although the Carola Bridge in Dresden partially collapsed, this did not significantly distort the water level and flow values. However, authorities advise that you follow the information about the backflow area above the bridge in order to avoid possible dangers.
The coming days will show how the water levels continue to develop. The weather forecast indicates further rainfall which, combined with rising water levels, could have a significant impact on shipping and local residents. If the Elbe continues to rise like this, shipping will likely have an interesting few weeks ahead, while residents will have to monitor the situation closely.