Storm surge sinks northern Germany: Hamburg fish market and beaches flooded!

Storm surge sinks northern Germany: Hamburg fish market and beaches flooded!

A violent storm is currently moving across northern Germany and is causing the first storm surge of 2025. In many areas, especially on the North Sea coast, the water masses have already caused severe flooding. Loud kreiszeitung.de The water spills over the quay walls, for example in the fishing village at Dollart, where the situation is dramatic.

The storm surge not only affected the idyllic fish market atmosphere in Hamburg, the fish auction hall there was also flooded. In order to avoid chaos, the police had to have numerous vehicles towed away. The situation was similar in Cuxhaven. Here the floods also required cars that were stuck in the water to be towed away. The ADAC is working hard to deal with the situation.

Campsites and ferry connections affected

A campsite in Harlesiel was completely evacuated as holidaymakers fled from the rising floodwaters. Many vehicles were also under water on Norderney. The weather will remain stormy in the north throughout the weekend, and a further increase in water levels is expected at the mouth of the Weser in Bremerhaven, as ndr.de reported. The ferry connections to the East Frisian Islands have been canceled or significantly adjusted, which is causing frustration for many travelers.

At the fish market in Hamburg, which is, as always, particularly busy, there was flooding that affected not only the stalls but also the entire surrounding area. How t-online.de Reportedly, the fish auction hall was surrounded by the water. The weather forecast for the coming days is also worrying: gusts of up to 100 km/h are forecast, which does not exactly calm the situation.

Isolated injuries and further damage

The storm's impacts aren't just limited to the water. At least three people were injured in incidents directly linked to the flooded areas and strong wind gusts. In Hamburg, for example, a siren alarm was accidentally triggered for the entire city, causing confusion among the population. Meanwhile, various minor damages such as uprooted trees were reported in several locations and it looks like the strong winds with speeds of up to 110 km/h have ushered in a changeable weekend.

The impact of this storm surge has caused concern among many people. Nevertheless, with a little luck and a good hand, you can hope to be covered in time. The authorities are working around the clock to deal with the situation as best as possible. Another focus is on ensuring the safety of people in the affected regions and carrying out necessary evacuations if necessary.