Flood warning for Saxony: Elbe level near Torgau reaches critical steps!

Flood warning for Saxony: Elbe level near Torgau reaches critical steps!

The Elbe, one of the largest rivers in Europe, crosses not only the Czech Republic, but also East Germany and finally reaches the North Sea near Brunsbüttel. It shapes the landscape and life in cities such as Dresden, Dessau and Magdeburg. However, the focus is currently on the water levels of the Elbe, especially with regard to the flood warnings in Saxony. Today on June 23, 2025, the water levels in Torgau can be observed particularly critically, since the risk of flooding increases acutely. According to a report of the Torgauer Zeitung are currently alarm levels in Saxony active, whereby the highest level is already threatening.

The current water levels in Torgau are 63 cm, as a measurement at 9:00 p.m. today shows. In the past hour the water level fluctuated between 61 cm and 64 cm, and the flow was constant at around 119 m³/s up to 121 m³/s. These values ​​are alarming because alarm level 3 at 740 cm and alarm level 4, which signals the acute dangerous situation, is 780 cm. A flood can lead to flooding of land, streets and even cellars in certain areas. The fact that the Elbe near Torgau has reached a maximum of 949 cm has been particularly explosive, which was reminiscent of August 18, 2002 when massive damage was caused. This was shared by the Environment Saxony with.

flood warning system and alarm levels

An efficient flood warning system is of great importance in Saxony. In the event of impending natural events, various institutions such as the federal government, countries and the fire brigade are active to warn in time. These warnings are made via different channels: radio, television, sirens and even via social media and digital advertising boards. Citizens have to be informed, especially if the water levels reach threatening heights. The flood warning levels range from alarm level 1 for minor exits to alarm level 4, which indicates far -reaching flooding.