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Storm flood sunk northern Germany: Hamburg fish market and beaches flooded!
Storm surge in Cuxhaven on October 6, 2025: Floods, damage and impaired ferry traffic in northern Germany.
Storm flood sunk northern Germany: Hamburg fish market and beaches flooded!
A violent storm low is currently moving across the north of Germany and ensures the first storm surge of 2025. In many areas, especially on the North Sea coast, the water masses have already left violent floods. Loud Kreiszeitung.de The water spills over the quay walls, for example in the fishing village on the Dollart, where the situation is dramatic.
The storm surge not only affected the idyllic fish market flair in Hamburg, the fish auction hall was also flooded there. To avoid chaos, the police had to have numerous vehicles towed. The situation was similar in Cuxhaven. Here the floods also required towing cars that were stuck in the water masses. The ADAC is in constant use to cope with the situation.
Campsites and ferry connections affected
A campsite in Harlesiel was completely cleared because the holidaymakers fled to the emerging water masses. Many vehicles were also under water on Norderney. The weather in the north will remain stormy all weekend, and another increase in the water level can be expected at the Weser mouth in Bremerhaven, such as ndr.de reported. The ferry connections to the East Frisian Islands have been deleted or strongly adapted, which ensures frustration with many travelers.
At the fish market in Hamburg, which, as always, is particularly busy, there was floods that not only grasped the stands, but also the entire environment. How t-online.de reported, the fish auction hall was enclosed by the water masses. The weather prospects for the coming days are also worrying: storm gusts of up to 100 km/h are forecast, which is not exactly calmed down.
Occasionally injured and further damage
The effects of the storm are not only limited to the water. At least three people were injured in incidents that are directly connected to the flooded areas and the violent wind gusts. In Hamburg, for example, a siren alarm was accidentally triggered for the entire city, which led to confusion among the population. In the meantime, various minor damage such as uprooted trees were reported in several places, and as it looks, the violent winds with speeds up to 110 km/h ushered in a changeable weekend.
The effects of this storm surge have triggered concern in many people. Nevertheless, with a little luck and a good hand you can hope to be secured in time. The authorities work around the clock to master the situation as best as possible. Another focus is to ensure the safety of the people in the affected regions and, if necessary, to carry out necessary evacuations.