Flood warning in Saxony: Elbe level at the current low point!

Flood warning in Saxony: Elbe level at the current low point!

Dresden, Deutschland - On July 4, 2025, the level of the Elbe shows a mixed picture at various points - from *floods *to *low water *. This development is particularly relevant because the Elbe is one of the largest and most important rivers in Europe that has its origin in the Czech Republic and flows through East Germany and Hamburg before it flows into the North Sea near Brunsbüttel. Important cities along the river such as Dresden, Dessau and Magdeburg are therefore closely bound by the changes in the water level. Current warnings have been pronounced for Saxony, and the water levels in Dresden are crucial for the flood warnings, such as dnn.de reported.

The levels vary greatly at the various measuring stations along the Elbe. A water level of 56 cm in Dresden was measured today at 2:45 p.m., while the values ​​in cities such as Riesa with 119 cm or Meißen are 104 cm higher. It becomes particularly critical when the levels over the critical values ​​rise: in Dresden the terrace bank is flooded with 5.5 m, which is alarming. Alarm levels, which are output by the flood centers, extends to very large floods in which larger areas are affected. The city of Dresden informs about corresponding flood measures on its website, as also reported by levelonline.wsv.de.

level levels at a glance

Here is a brief overview of the water levels on selected levels:

In addition, it should be noted that the Elbe in Dresden has historically already reached very high water levels. For example, the highest level was recorded in 2002 at 940 cm. However, the location is currently less threatening because the lowest low water level was 21 cm. The * average level * is also addressed again and again, whereby the mean low water (MNW) for the Elbe near Dresden is estimated to be 67 cm and the middle flood (MHW) to 458 cm.

summarized it is shown that the Elbe is not only an important waterway, but also represents an indicator of the current climatic challenges. The flood warnings are distributed via various channels such as radio, television and warning apps to inform the population in good time. The conscious management of the levels is therefore essential to avoid damage and protect the population.