Danger of flooding in Rinteln: water levels in focus!

Danger of flooding in Rinteln: water levels in focus!

These days many people are looking at the water levels along the Weser, which play an important role, especially in Lower Saxony. On September 26, 2025, water levels are in sharp focus as numerous locations along the river are affected. As is well known, the Weser rises from the rivers Werra and Fulda near Hann. Münden and flows through important cities such as Hameln, Minden, Bremen and Bremerhaven to the North Sea. In Rinteln, a town on the Weser, the current water levels are of particular interest.

According to the information from szlz.de There are important alert levels for floods in Lower Saxony. When the water level reaches 486 cm, initial flooding may occur at Woolworth and Bridge Gate. Things get worse from 500 cm onwards when the Weser overflows its banks. At 560 cm there is even a risk of major flooding. The events surrounding the water level are of concern not only to local residents, but also to the relevant authorities, who are disseminating warnings through various channels, including radio, television and social media.

Current water levels

The latest water levels along the Weser show that there are sometimes alarming developments upstream. In Hann. Münden's current water level is 100 cm, which is 39% below the average. In Karlshafen the water level is 65 cm, 58% below average. We continue in Hameln, where the water height remains stable at 64 cm, but 61% below the average, and in Vlotho with 102 cm, which is 48% below the average. This information comes from wetteronline.de.

• Aktuelle Pegelstände:
• Hann. Münden: 100 cm (-39 %)
• Karlshafen: 65 cm (-58 %)
• Hameln: 64 cm (-61 %)
• Vlotho: 102 cm (-48 %)
• Porta Westfalica: 101 cm (-49 %)
• Intschede: 17 cm (-87 %)
• Brake: 30 cm (-42 %)

The low water levels are particularly critical, as low water levels were recorded at 28 of 98 gauges in Lower Saxony. This is also reflected in the reports from ndr.de, which offers a qualitative compilation of the water levels of rivers in northern Germany. From Hamburg to Schleswig-Holstein, many water levels are below what would normally be expected.

The situation on the Weser once again illustrates the importance of active flood reporting services and efficient crisis management. Whether through regional weather services or via digital platforms and social media, people along the Weser are well informed and can react accordingly to any changes. Residents hope that water levels will stabilize in the coming days to avert the threat of flooding.