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Flood warning in Dresden: Elbe is rising! What needs to be considered now
Find out the current water levels of the Elbe in Dresden and important information about flood warnings on June 16, 2025.
Flood warning in Dresden: Elbe is rising! What needs to be considered now
Today, June 16, 2025, residents along the Elbe, one of the largest rivers in Europe, are worried about the current water levels. This magnificent river originates in the Czech Republic and winds its way through eastern Germany to the North Sea, also flowing through important towns such as Dresden, Dessau and Magdeburg. The location is particularly important for the city of Dresden, where water levels are crucial for potential flooding. So reported Sächsische.de that current flood warnings for Saxony should be taken seriously.
The flood warning levels are clearly defined: Alert level 1 indicates a small flood, while alert level 2 stands for medium flooding that floods grassland. In extreme cases, with an alert level 4, larger areas must be feared. The city of Dresden keeps its citizens constantly up to date via websites, radio and social media.
Current water levels and developments
The water level of the Elbe has shown some movement in the last 24 hours. In Dresden the height fell to 78 cm on June 15th, after previously being 99 cm. This situation is particularly noteworthy because the “Mean Low Water” (MNW) was measured at 67 cm and the “Mean High Water” (MHW) at 458 cm over a ten-year period. Elwis.de provides interesting data that documents the development of water levels. However, the last measured values from June 16th are still pending.
An overview of the water levels in various cities shows that the overall values have tended to fall, which is encouraging on the one hand, but also underlines the explosiveness of the situation. The level in Schöna was 115 cm and in Wittenberg it was 119 cm on June 12th, which also saw declines in the following days.
What the future brings
The forecasts for possible flood events always involve a certain degree of risk. As the Saxony Environment Ministry emphasizes on its website, local flooding caused by heavy rain is often unexpected and cannot be specifically predicted. Citizens are asked to be vigilant and pay attention to any warnings from flood control centers. A call to the LHWZ reporting center or a look at the information available online can help you stay up to date.
The course of the next few days will show whether the citizens along the Elbe have to continue to remain attentive observers or whether the situation calms down. In any case, there are currently no flood warnings in the Dresden area, and the hope of low water remains. But as we all know, nature is unpredictable!
In the meantime, it's important to keep your eyes open and find out about the latest developments. Further information can be found on the Ministry of the Environment website retrieved become.