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Flood alarm in Rinteln: Weser is rising dangerously quickly!
Find out everything about current flood warnings and water levels on the Weser in Schaumburg, Rinteln on July 17th, 2025.
Flood alarm in Rinteln: Weser is rising dangerously quickly!
The situation on the Weser is currently making headlines in the region. Water levels have risen alarmingly in Rinteln, leading to serious flood warnings. The reporting by SZLZ provides important information on the current situation and the critical values that residents should keep an eye on.
Today, on July 17, 2025, the water levels in Rinteln have risen to around 560 cm. At this water level, Hartler Street is particularly affected, while at 525 cm the street even has to be closed. From 500 cm onwards, the Weser overflows its banks, which already endangers several areas in the city. Among other things, the areas below Woolworth and at the bridge gate are already flooded, and the Weseranger car park is also largely under water at 542 cm.
Flood warning levels in Lower Saxony
The flood alert levels are defined as follows:
- Alarmstufe 1: Kleines Hochwasser
- Alarmstufe 2: Mittleres Hochwasser
- Alarmstufe 3: Großes Hochwasser
- Alarmstufe 4: Sehr großes Hochwasser
A look back at historical water levels shows that the highest water level on the Weser in Rinteln was measured in February 1946 at 738 cm. Of course, this record must be taken into account when looking at today's water levels.
Current water levels along the Weser
The water levels fluctuate considerably along the Weser. This is what the measuring stations report WeatherOnline about the following current values:
| Location | Current water level | Medium level | Deviation from the mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hann. Münden | 123cm | 164cm | 25% below the mean |
| Karlshafen | 112cm | 155cm | 27% below the mean |
| Hamelin | 126cm | 166cm | 24% below the mean |
| Vlotho | 160cm | 198cm | 19% below the mean |
| Porta Westfalica | 163cm | 200cm | 18% below the mean |
| Intschede | 55cm | 141cm | 60% below the mean |
| Brake | 51cm | 52cm | 1% below the mean |
The water levels in the region show that other places along the Weser are also affected by lower water levels, while acute flood warnings have been issued in Rinteln.
Flood warnings are issued by various institutions, with the flood control center taking over the coordination. Residents can find out about the current danger situation via various channels such as radio, television, apps and even digital billboards. This means the population is always kept informed of how the water levels are developing.
The weather has played its part in making residents' needs more urgent than ever. If you live near water or plan to travel there, stay informed and adjust your plans accordingly!